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Wanganui Airport

Wanganui, New Zealand

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Wanganui Airport

Wanganui, New Zealand

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27 ft

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Gateway to the River City on New Zealand's North Island.

Opened

1935

Location

Whanganui, New Zealand

Wanganui Airport is a small regional airport serving Whanganui (formerly Wanganui), a city situated on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island along the Whanganui River. The airport handles light passenger and general aviation traffic, connecting the region to major New Zealand hubs. The airport is operated by Whanganui District Council and supports both scheduled regional services and private aviation. Its relatively modest infrastructure reflects the size of the community it serves, with a single runway and basic passenger facilities. Historically, Air New Zealand's regional partners have provided scheduled connections to Wellington and other centres, making the airport an important transport link for residents and visitors exploring the wider Manawatū-Whanganui region.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Taxis and private vehicles are the primary means of ground transport between the airport and Whanganui city centre, approximately 4 kilometres away.

Airlines here

Air New Zealand Link services, historically operated by regional carriers such as Sounds Air, have connected Whanganui to Wellington.

Notable facts

›The airport is owned and operated by Whanganui District Council.
›It has a single asphalt runway designated 09/27.
›The airport supports general aviation, agricultural aviation, and limited scheduled services.
›Whanganui Airport sits near the coast on relatively flat terrain west of the city.
›Scheduled passenger services have fluctuated over the years due to regional demand changes.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air New Zealand

Routes

WAG → AKLNZ · BEH

Aircraft operating here

Beechcraft 19001 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Whanganui Airport, named Wanganui Airport until 2016, is the airport that serves Whanganui, New Zealand. It is located to the south of Whanganui River, approximately 4 km from the centre of Whanganui. The airport has a single asphalt runway and three grass runways, and its single terminal has two gates.

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