Wellington International Airport

NZWN / WLG

Wellington, NZ

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
20:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
17kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

NZWN 142000Z AUTO 01017KT 9999 NCD 12/08 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZWN 141720Z 1418/1600 36010KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 1502/1504 34015G25KT BECMG 1509/1511 34012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 340° 15kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ZWN
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
 6,352 ft 148 ft ASP 183°
↑ 14.7kt • ↔ 8.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Wellington International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZWN
IATA Code: WLG
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 41 ft MSL

Location

City: Wellington
Country: NZ
Latitude: -41.327202°
Longitude: 174.804993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-12

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,352 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Wellington International Airport

Wellington International Airport (NZWN/WLG) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Wellington, NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 41 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous 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.

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