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Wairoa Airport (NZWO/WIR) — Wairoa, New Zealand

At a glance

Tower: 119.1
Runways: 16/34
Elevation: 42 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 19:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NZWO
Name: Wairoa Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -39.006901
Longitude: 177.406998
Elevation: 42 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: Wairoa
IATA Code: WIR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 914x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.100, 125.600 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers NZWO. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

NZGS Gisborne Airport 34 NM NZNR Hawke s Bay Airport 37 NM NZGA Galatea Airfield 48 NM NZHS Hastings Aerodrome 49 NM NZRK Rangitaiki Airfield 49 NM NZOP Opotiki Airport 59 NM NZAE Mount Tarawera Airport 62 NM NZCG Centennial Park Aerodrome 63 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZWO?: The tower frequency at Wairoa Airport is 119.1, 125.6 MHz.
Does NZWO require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZWO located?: Wairoa Airport (NZWO) is located in Wairoa, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZWO?: The IATA code for Wairoa Airport is WIR.
How long is the runway at NZWO?: The main runway at Wairoa Airport (16/34) measures 914x30m.

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