In 2017, Wellington Airport served more than 6 million passengers establishing itself as the third busiest airport in New Zealand. This facility is equipped with a single ILS runway that allows movements of turboprop, narrow-body, and wide-body jet aircraft.
General Information about Wellington International Airport
The following table is an overview of WLG Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Infratil – 66%, Wellington City Council – 34% |
| Operator | Wellington International Airport Ltd |
| Built In (Year) | 1959 |
| Serves | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Hub for | Air New Zealand, Sounds Air |
| Wellington Airport Code | WLG |
| Wellington Airport Terminals | 1 |
| Wellington International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Wellington International Airport Coordinates | 41°19′38″S 174°48′19″E |
| Wellington Airport Address | Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington 6022, New Zealand |
| Official Website | https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/ |
| Official Phone Number | 64 4 385 5100 |
| Elevation | 13 m / 42 ft |
Wellington Airport Code
WLG is the Airport code of Wellington Airport. This IATA code has been derived from New Zealand’s capital city Wellington where Wellington Airport (WLG) is located. This facility is nestled at an elevation of 42 meters above sea level and is home to Air New Zealand.
| IATA CODE | WLG |
| ICAO CODE | NZWN |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 851 |
| COUNTRY CODE | NZL |
| ZIP CODE | 67152 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | WLG |
Wellington Airport Map
The Wellington Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Wellington International Airport Runways
Wellington Airport (WLG) features one runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 16-34 | 6,352 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Wellington Airport Terminals
Located at the east of the airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG) terminal operates with three piers: South, South-West, and North-West. Spread across an area of 348,000 sq ft, the South Pier serves turboprop aircraft while the South-West Pier is primarily used by Air New Zealand jets and jetbridges. The North-West Pier is used by all international flights.
Qantas and Virgin Australia have their lounges operating at the facility. The Regional Lounge, Domestic Lounge, and the International Lounge are the main attractions of the terminal.
Nearest Airports to Wellington International Airport WLG
Some of the closest airports to WLG Airport are:
- Christchurch International Airport : 309 km
- Rotorua International Airport : 459 km
- Kapiti Coast Airport : 55 km
- Nelson Airport : 129 km
- Wanganui Airport : 193 km
Airlines Operating from Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The following airlines operate from Wellington Airport:
- Air Chatamas
- Air Kaikoura
- Air New Zealand
- Fiji Airways
- Golden Bay Air
- Jetstar Airways
- Originair
- Qantas
- Sounds Air
- Virgin Australia
