Wellington International Airport (WLG): Codes, Runways & Location
Wellington International Airport (IATA: WLG · ICAO: NZWN) is a large airport serving Wellington, New Zealand. It lies at 41.3268° S, 174.8069° E, 41 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wellington International Airport
Wellington International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Wellington in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code WLG and the ICAO code NZWN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wellington International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1936 m (6352 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 41 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) about 49 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 ≈ 1,936 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellington International Airport
Where is Wellington International Airport located?
Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 41.3268° S, 174.8069° E.
What is the airport code for Wellington International Airport?
Wellington International Airport has an IATA code of WLG and an ICAO code of NZWN.
How long is the runway at Wellington International Airport?
Wellington International Airport's longest runway is about 1936 m (6352 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Wellington International Airport have?
Wellington International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wellington International Airport a major airport?
Wellington International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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