Large airport · Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington International Airport
Wellington International Airport is a large airport serving Wellington, New Zealand. Its IATA code is WLG. Its ICAO code is NZWN. It has 1 runway, longest 6,352 ft (ASP). Elevation 41 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Wellington, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| IATA code | WLG |
| ICAO code | NZWN |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,352 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 41 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 41.3268° S, 174.8069° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: http://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Wellington International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Te Papa Museum · New Zealand · 2.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Wellington International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Abel Tasman National Park · New Zealand · 100.0 miles away
- Kahurangi National Park · New Zealand · 115.0 miles away
- Whanganui National Park · New Zealand · 121.3 miles away
- Nelson Lakes National Park · New Zealand · 123.8 miles away
- Egmont National Park · New Zealand · 147.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Wellington International Airport?
Wellington International Airport — its IATA code is WLG and its ICAO code is NZWN.
Where is Wellington International Airport located?
Wellington International Airport serves Wellington, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 41.3268° S, 174.8069° E.
How high is Wellington International Airport?
Wellington International Airport sits at 41 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5063
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellington_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.