Wellington International Airport is a large airport serving Wellington, New Zealand. Its IATA code is WLG and its ICAO code is NZWN. The airport lies at an elevation of 41 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 6,352 ft (1,936 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WLG
- ICAO code
- NZWN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 41 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- -41.3268, 174.8069
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,352 ft · 1,936 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Wellington International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PCN Picton Aerodrome | Koromiko, New Zealand | 71 km · 44 mi |
| BHE Woodbourne Airport | Blenheim, New Zealand | 81 km · 50 mi |
| PMR Palmerston North Airport | Palmerston North, New Zealand | 131 km · 81 mi |
| NSN Nelson Airport | Nelson, New Zealand | 132 km · 82 mi |
| WAG Wanganui Airport | Wanganui, New Zealand | 153 km · 95 mi |
| NPL New Plymouth Airport | New Plymouth, New Zealand | 263 km · 163 mi |
| NPE Hawke's Bay Airport | Napier, New Zealand | 271 km · 168 mi |
| CHC Christchurch International Airport | Christchurch, New Zealand | 304 km · 189 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WLG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,228 | 1,384 | 1,203 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,521 | 5,295 | 4,601 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,264 | 5,756 | 5,002 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,790 | 6,704 | 5,826 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,794 | 6,707 | 5,828 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,108 | 6,902 | 5,998 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,652 | 7,240 | 6,292 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,760 | 7,307 | 6,350 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,658 | 7,866 | 6,835 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,216 | 8,212 | 7,136 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,231 | 8,843 | 7,684 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,417 | 8,958 | 7,784 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,199 | 10,687 | 9,287 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 18,578 | 11,544 | 10,031 | View route |
| LHR London | 18,831 | 11,701 | 10,168 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 18,968 | 11,786 | 10,242 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Wellington International Airport?
The IATA code of Wellington International Airport is WLG and its ICAO code is NZWN.
Where is Wellington International Airport located?
Wellington International Airport is in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand, at -41.3268, 174.8069.
What time zone is Wellington International Airport in?
Wellington International 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 Wellington International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 6,352 ft (1,936 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Wellington International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Picton Aerodrome (PCN), about 71 km (44 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.