RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai: Codes, Runways & Location
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (ICAO: NZWP) is a medium-sized airport in New Zealand. It lies at 36.7878° S, 174.6300° E, 103 ft (31 m) above sea level.
Overview of RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in New Zealand. It is identified by the ICAO code NZWP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2031 m (6665 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 103 ft (31 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Auckland International Airport (AKL) about 29 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,031 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai
Where is RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai located?
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai is located in New Zealand. Its coordinates are 36.7878° S, 174.6300° E.
What is the airport code for RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai?
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai has an ICAO code of NZWP.
How long is the runway at RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai?
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai's longest runway is about 2031 m (6665 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai have?
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete, grass surfacing.
Is RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai a major airport?
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →