Wanganui Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Wanganui, New Zealand. Its IATA code is WAG and its ICAO code is NZWU. The airport lies at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m) above sea level. It has 6 runway(s); the longest is 11C/29C, 4,521 ft (1,378 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WAG
- ICAO code
- NZWU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 27 ft (8 m)
- Coordinates
- -39.9635, 175.0244
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,739 ft · 530 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | No |
| 11/29 | 4,501 ft · 1,372 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
| 11C/29C | 4,521 ft · 1,378 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 11L/29R | 1,654 ft · 504 m | 1 ft · 0 m | Gravel | No |
| 11R/29L | 2,756 ft · 840 m | 279 ft · 85 m | Gravel | No |
| 14/32 | 2,297 ft · 700 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Wanganui Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PMR Palmerston North Airport | Palmerston North, New Zealand | 64 km · 40 mi |
| NPL New Plymouth Airport | New Plymouth, New Zealand | 129 km · 80 mi |
| WLG Wellington International Airport | Wellington, New Zealand | 153 km · 95 mi |
| TUO Taupo Airport | Taupo, New Zealand | 164 km · 102 mi |
| NPE Hawke's Bay Airport | Napier, New Zealand | 167 km · 104 mi |
| PCN Picton Aerodrome | Koromiko, New Zealand | 178 km · 111 mi |
| BHE Woodbourne Airport | Blenheim, New Zealand | 198 km · 123 mi |
| NSN Nelson Airport | Nelson, New Zealand | 212 km · 132 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WAG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,214 | 1,376 | 1,196 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,503 | 5,284 | 4,591 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,139 | 5,679 | 4,935 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,683 | 6,638 | 5,768 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,687 | 6,641 | 5,771 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,045 | 6,863 | 5,964 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,758 | 7,306 | 6,349 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,900 | 7,394 | 6,425 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,629 | 7,847 | 6,819 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,144 | 8,167 | 7,097 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,243 | 8,850 | 7,691 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,338 | 8,909 | 7,742 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,184 | 10,678 | 9,279 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 18,476 | 11,480 | 9,976 | View route |
| LHR London | 18,689 | 11,613 | 10,091 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 18,847 | 11,711 | 10,176 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | OHAKEA CON | 120.400 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Wanganui Airport?
The IATA code of Wanganui Airport is WAG and its ICAO code is NZWU.
Where is Wanganui Airport located?
Wanganui Airport is in Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand, at -39.9635, 175.0244.
What time zone is Wanganui Airport in?
Wanganui Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Wanganui Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11C/29C, 4,521 ft (1,378 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Wanganui Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Palmerston North Airport (PMR), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.