Wanaka Airport

NZWF / WKA

Wanaka, NZ

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Currently using: NZQN
Weather Source: Queenstown International Airport (NZQN)
Distance: 28nm / 52km from NZWF

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
7kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

NZQN 141200Z AUTO 24007KT 9999 SCT065/// 09/03 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,142ft
SCT 6,500ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,642ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZQN 141105Z 1412/1506 22010KT 9999 SCT070 BECMG 1413/1415 02005KT BECMG 1420/1422 24015KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 20° 5kt
20:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 240° 15kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZWF
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
3,937 ft 98 ft ASP 138°
↑ 4.5kt ↔ 5.4kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Wanaka Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZWF
IATA Code: WKA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,142 ft MSL

Location

City: Wanaka
Country: NZ
Latitude: -44.722954°
Longitude: 169.248419°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-11

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Wanaka Airport

Wanaka Airport (NZWF/WKA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Wanaka, NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,142 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (11/29) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.