Wairoa Airport (WIR): Codes, Runways & Location
Wairoa Airport (IATA: WIR · ICAO: NZWO) is a medium-sized airport serving Wairoa, New Zealand. It lies at 39.0119° S, 177.4044° E, 42 ft (13 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wairoa Airport
Wairoa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wairoa in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code WIR and the ICAO code NZWO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wairoa Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 914 m (3000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 42 ft (13 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gisborne Airport (GIS) about 63 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 ≈ 914 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wairoa Airport
Where is Wairoa Airport located?
Wairoa Airport is located in Wairoa, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 39.0119° S, 177.4044° E.
What is the airport code for Wairoa Airport?
Wairoa Airport has an IATA code of WIR and an ICAO code of NZWO.
How long is the runway at Wairoa Airport?
Wairoa Airport's longest runway is about 914 m (3000 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Wairoa Airport have?
Wairoa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wairoa Airport a major airport?
Wairoa Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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