Wanganui Airport (WAG): Codes, Runways & Location
Wanganui Airport (IATA: WAG · ICAO: NZWU) is a medium-sized airport serving Wanganui, New Zealand. It lies at 39.9635° S, 175.0244° E, 27 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wanganui Airport
Wanganui Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wanganui in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code WAG and the ICAO code NZWU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wanganui Airport has 6 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1378 m (4521 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 surfaces: dirt, unk, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 27 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) about 41 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 ≈ 1,378 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wanganui Airport
Where is Wanganui Airport located?
Wanganui Airport is located in Wanganui, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 39.9635° S, 175.0244° E.
What is the airport code for Wanganui Airport?
Wanganui Airport has an IATA code of WAG and an ICAO code of NZWU.
How long is the runway at Wanganui Airport?
Wanganui Airport's longest runway is about 1378 m (4521 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Wanganui Airport have?
Wanganui Airport has 6 runways recorded in the dataset, with dirt, unk, asphalt surfacing.
Is Wanganui Airport a major airport?
Wanganui Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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