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Wellington Intl
Wellington Intl (NZWN/WLG) serves Wellington, New Zealand. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 41 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Operations
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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
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.800 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.900 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- 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
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CIQ available for international arrivals. NZ Traveller Declaration and NZeTA required. Limited international services.
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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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Wellington Intl (New Zealand).