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Westport Airport (NZWS/WSZ) — Westport, New Zealand

At a glance

Tower: 119.1
Runways: 04/22
Elevation: 13 ft

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

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NZWS
Name: Westport Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -41.73711
Longitude: 171.579041
Elevation: 13 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: Westport
IATA Code: WSZ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 1280x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.700 MHz
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 NZWS. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

NZMR Murchison Airport 33 NM NZKM Karamea Airport 38 NM NZGM Greymouth Airport 47 NM NZHP Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport 52 NM NZLE Lake Station Airport 52 NM NZHK Hokitika Airfield 64 NM NZMK Motueka Airport 73 NM NZHR Hanmer Springs Airport 74 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZWS?: The tower frequency at Westport Airport is 119.1 MHz.
Does NZWS require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZWS located?: Westport Airport (NZWS) is located in Westport, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZWS?: The IATA code for Westport Airport is WSZ.
How long is the runway at NZWS?: The main runway at Westport Airport (04/22) measures 1280x30m.

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