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

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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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Jul 22
3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 06:00Z
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: 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.

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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

F2570/26 caution
Only runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD AFTER LAST SKED INTL ARR DUE WIP. AVBL WITH 60 MIN PN TO ATC TEL +64 4 387 1980
2026-08-17 11:45:00 2026-08-20 17:55:00
F2439/26 caution
Only runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD AFTER LAST SKED INTL ARR DUE WIP, EXC WITH 60 MIN PN TO ATC TEL +64 4 387 1980
2026-08-06 23:30:43 Until further notice
F2437/26 caution
Only runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD AFTER LAST SKED INTL ARR DUE WIP, EXC FOR APPROVED HOSP FLIGHTS WITH 60 MIN PN TO ATC TEL +64 4 387 1980
2026-08-06 23:25:43 Until further notice

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Nearby Airports

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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?
Yes, landing permits are required for Wellington Intl (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.
How long is the runway at NZWN?
The main runway at Wellington Intl (16/34) measures 6352 X 148.
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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