Wanaka Airport (WKA): Codes, Runways & Location
Wanaka Airport (IATA: WKA · ICAO: NZWF) is a medium-sized airport serving Wanaka, New Zealand. It lies at 44.7221° S, 169.2463° E, 1142 ft (348 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wanaka Airport
Wanaka Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wanaka in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code WKA and the ICAO code NZWF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wanaka Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1142 ft (348 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Queenstown Airport (ZQN) about 51 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 ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Wanaka Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wanaka Airport
Where is Wanaka Airport located?
Wanaka Airport is located in Wanaka, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 44.7221° S, 169.2463° E.
What is the airport code for Wanaka Airport?
Wanaka Airport has an IATA code of WKA and an ICAO code of NZWF.
How long is the runway at Wanaka Airport?
Wanaka Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Wanaka Airport have?
Wanaka Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wanaka Airport a major airport?
Wanaka Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Wanaka Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →