Wellington International Airport (WLG)

Wellington, NZ 🇳🇿 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

NZWN

IATA

WLG

Elevation

41 ft

Region

NZ-WGN

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Airport Information

GPS Code: NZWN

Local Code: Not available

Location: -41.327202° N, 174.804993° E

Continent: OC

Type: Large International Airport

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Technical Information

For Aviation Geeks

Designation Length Width Surface Status
16/34 6352 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
APP APP 122.3 MHz
ATIS ATIS 126.9 MHz
GND GND 121.9 MHz
TWR TWR 118.8 MHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025
Taxis

Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available. The main taxi rank is located on Level 0, directly outside the baggage claim area. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Ola have a designated pick-up zone on the ground floor of the car park, just a short walk from the terminal.

Rental Cars

Several major car rental companies operate from the airport, with service desks located on Level 0 of the main terminal. Companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Ezi, and Thrifty. Pre-booking is highly recommended, especially during peak seasons.

Public Transportation

The Metlink Airport Express (AX) bus service offers a direct and frequent connection between the airport, Wellington's central business district (CBD), and the Wellington Railway Station. The bus stop is located on Level 0, just outside the baggage claim doors. Buses are equipped with luggage racks and free Wi-Fi.

Nearby Airports

Wellington Hospital Heliport
NZWH
Wellington, NZ
Heliport
~3 km away
Queens Wharf Heliport
NZQW
Wellington, NZ
Heliport
~5 km away
Avalon Heliport
NZAL
Wellington, NZ
Heliport
~19 km away
Kenepuru Hospital Heliport
NZKH
Wellington, NZ
Heliport
~20 km away
Paraparaumu Airport
PPQ • NZPP
NoneNZ
Medium Airport
~49 km away
Martinborough Airport
NZMT
Martinborough, NZ
Small Airport
~58 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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WLG Posted by Ozguy on July 29, 2007

Without question the windiest airport on earth.