Whangarei Airport (WRE): Codes, Runways & Location
Whangarei Airport (IATA: WRE · ICAO: NZWR) is a medium-sized airport serving Whangarei, New Zealand. It lies at 35.7693° S, 174.3637° E, 133 ft (41 m) above sea level.
Overview of Whangarei Airport
Whangarei Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Whangarei in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code WRE and the ICAO code NZWR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Whangarei Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1097 m (3599 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 surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 133 ft (41 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dargaville Aerodrome (DGR) about 46 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 ≈ 1,097 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whangarei Airport
Where is Whangarei Airport located?
Whangarei Airport is located in Whangarei, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 35.7693° S, 174.3637° E.
What is the airport code for Whangarei Airport?
Whangarei Airport has an IATA code of WRE and an ICAO code of NZWR.
How long is the runway at Whangarei Airport?
Whangarei Airport's longest runway is about 1097 m (3599 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Whangarei Airport have?
Whangarei Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Whangarei Airport a major airport?
Whangarei Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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