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Wellington Intl (NZWN/WLG) — Wellington, New Zealand

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.8
Runways
16/34
Elevation
41 ft

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 6
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 05:00Z
2026-09-232026-10-06
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: NZWN
  • Name: Wellington Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: -41.327202
  • Longitude: 174.804993
  • Elevation: 41 ft
  • Country: New Zealand
  • Municipality: Wellington
  • IATA Code: WLG
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Distance from City: 4.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 16/34

  • Designation: 16/34
  • Dimensions: 6352 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP AR), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.800 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.900 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: No PPR. Coordinate with WIAL. Check aircraft performance requirements for short runway.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Approx NZD 10.50/ton MTOW for international
  • Parking Fee: NZD 3.20/ton per 6h block
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: NZD
  • Remarks: Operated by Wellington International Airport Ltd (WIAL). Short runway limits aircraft size. Challenging wind conditions.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Supplied by Refuelling NZ. Into-plane service available. Limited storage capacity.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: CIQ available for international arrivals. NZ Traveller Declaration and NZeTA required. Limited international services.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. Single runway 16/34 (1936m). Significant wind and turbulence challenges. Not suitable for large wide-body aircraft. Noise management in place. Chapter 2 banned.

Airport Services

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New Zealand Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours
  • Landing Lead Time: Private: no formal landing permit system -- comply with NZCAR Part 91. FAOC: allow 6-8 weeks for initial certification.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory.

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Active NOTAMs

F3515/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD AFTER LAST SKED INTL ARR DUE WIP. AVBL WITH 30 MIN PN TO ATC TEL +64 4 387 1980
2026-11-03 10:45 UTC 2026-11-05 16:30 UTC
F3514/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD AFTER LAST SKED INTL ARR DUE WIP. AVBL WITH 30 MIN PN TO ATC TEL +64 4 387 1980
2026-10-31 10:45 UTC 2026-10-31 16:30 UTC
F3490/26
critical Upcoming
Only runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD AFTER LAST SKED DOM ARR DUE WIP. AVBL WITH 15 MIN PN TO ATC TEL +64 4 387 1980
2026-10-28 09:30 UTC 2026-10-31 10:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

NZPP Paraparaumu Airport 27 NM NZMT Martinborough Airport 31 NM NZPW Papawai Airfield 34 NM NZOT Otaki Airport 36 NM NZPN Picton Aerodrome 38 NM NZOM Omaka Blenheim Airport 42 NM NZMS Hood Airport 43 NM NZWB Woodbourne Airport 44 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at NZWN?
The tower frequency at Wellington Intl is 118.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at NZWN?
Wellington Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does NZWN require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZWN located?
Wellington Intl (NZWN) is located in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZWN?
The IATA code for Wellington Intl is WLG.
Does NZWN have an ILS approach?
Yes, Wellington Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 16/34.
Is NZWN a port of entry?
Yes, Wellington Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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