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Wanganui Airport (NZWU/WAG) — Wanganui, New Zealand

At a glance

Tower: 120.2
Runways: 08/26, 11/29, 11C/29C, 11L/29R +
Elevation: 27 ft

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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

Observed Activity · Oct 26

6 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 23:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

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: NZWU
Name: Wanganui Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -39.9622
Longitude: 175.024994
Elevation: 27 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: Wanganui
IATA Code: WAG
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 877x60m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: N/A
Surface: UNK
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11C/29C

Designation: 11C/29C
Dimensions: 1378x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11L/29R

Designation: 11L/29R
Dimensions: 504m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11R/29L

Designation: 11R/29L
Dimensions: 840x85m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 902x60m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 120.200 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 120.400 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 NZWU. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

NZOH RNZAF Base Ohakea 22 NM NZFP Foxpine Aerodrome 32 NM NZFI Feilding Airport 32 NM NZPM Palmerston North Airport 35 NM NZVR Taihape Airport 39 NM NZHA Hawera Airport 43 NM NZRU Waiouru Airport 43 NM NZOT Otaki Airport 50 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZWU?: The tower frequency at Wanganui Airport is 120.2 MHz.
Does NZWU require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZWU located?: Wanganui Airport (NZWU) is located in Wanganui, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZWU?: The IATA code for Wanganui Airport is WAG.
How long is the runway at NZWU?: The main runway at Wanganui Airport (08/26) measures 877x60m.

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