Westport Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Westport, New Zealand. Its IATA code is WSZ and its ICAO code is NZWS. The airport lies at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 4,200 ft (1,280 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WSZ
- ICAO code
- NZWS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 13 ft (4 m)
- Coordinates
- -41.7371, 171.5790
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,200 ft · 1,280 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Westport Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HKK Hokitika Airfield | New Zealand | 119 km · 74 mi |
| NSN Nelson Airport | Nelson, New Zealand | 145 km · 90 mi |
| BHE Woodbourne Airport | Blenheim, New Zealand | 192 km · 119 mi |
| PCN Picton Aerodrome | Koromiko, New Zealand | 203 km · 126 mi |
| CHC Christchurch International Airport | Christchurch, New Zealand | 210 km · 130 mi |
| WLG Wellington International Airport | Wellington, New Zealand | 273 km · 170 mi |
| TIU Timaru Airport | New Zealand | 287 km · 178 mi |
| WAG Wanganui Airport | Wanganui, New Zealand | 350 km · 217 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WSZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,983 | 1,232 | 1,071 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,274 | 5,141 | 4,468 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,184 | 5,706 | 4,959 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,652 | 6,619 | 5,752 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,032 | 6,855 | 5,957 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,379 | 7,070 | 6,144 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,578 | 7,194 | 6,252 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,779 | 7,319 | 6,360 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,419 | 7,717 | 6,705 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,484 | 8,379 | 7,281 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,965 | 8,678 | 7,541 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,682 | 9,123 | 7,928 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 16,945 | 10,529 | 9,150 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 18,416 | 11,443 | 9,944 | View route |
| LHR London | 18,775 | 11,666 | 10,138 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 18,839 | 11,706 | 10,172 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | CHRISTCHURCH FIS | 118.700 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Westport Airport?
The IATA code of Westport Airport is WSZ and its ICAO code is NZWS.
Where is Westport Airport located?
Westport Airport is in Westport, West Coast Region, New Zealand, at -41.7371, 171.5790.
What time zone is Westport Airport in?
Westport 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 Westport Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 4,200 ft (1,280 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Westport Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Hokitika Airfield (HKK), about 119 km (74 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.