Wanaka Airport (WKA)

Wanaka, NZ 🇳🇿 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

NZWF

IATA

WKA

Elevation

1142 ft

Region

NZ-OTA

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: NZWF

Local Code: Not available

Location: -44.722954° N, 169.248419° E

Continent: OC

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Luggate Airport

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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Wanaka Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
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Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Sounds Air
SDA / S8
1 12 1 Oct 2, 2025
For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
11/29 3937 ft 98 ft ASP Active

Type Description Frequency
CTAF CTAF 119.1 MHz

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Taxis

Local taxi companies, such as Yello! Taxis and Wana-Taxi, serve the airport and typically meet scheduled flight arrivals. The trip to Wanaka town centre is about 10-15 minutes. Pre-booking is highly recommended, especially for arrivals outside of peak hours.

Rental Cars

Several major car rental companies have desks inside the Wanaka Airport terminal, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Europcar. It is essential to book your vehicle in advance, particularly during the busy summer and winter ski seasons.

Public Transportation

There is no scheduled public bus service (like the Orbus network) that directly connects to Wanaka Airport. To access public transport, you must first take a taxi, pre-booked shuttle, or rental car to the Wanaka town centre.

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