Whakatāne Airport (WHK): Codes, Runways & Location
Whakatāne Airport (IATA: WHK · ICAO: NZWK) is a medium-sized airport serving Whakatāne, New Zealand. It lies at 37.9222° S, 176.9170° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Whakatāne Airport
Whakatāne Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Whakatāne in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code WHK and the ICAO code NZWK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Whakatāne Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1280 m (4200 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: unk, asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) about 57 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 ≈ 1,280 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whakatāne Airport
Where is Whakatāne Airport located?
Whakatāne Airport is located in Whakatāne, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 37.9222° S, 176.9170° E.
What is the airport code for Whakatāne Airport?
Whakatāne Airport has an IATA code of WHK and an ICAO code of NZWK.
How long is the runway at Whakatāne Airport?
Whakatāne Airport's longest runway is about 1280 m (4200 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Whakatāne Airport have?
Whakatāne Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with unk, asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Whakatāne Airport a major airport?
Whakatāne Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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