Wellington International Airport

NZWN / WLG

Wellington, NZ

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:30Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
22kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZWN 022330Z AUTO 36022KT 9999 FEW028/// 16/09 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 41ft
FEW 2,800ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,841ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NZWN 022302Z 0300/0406 36020KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 0304/0306 36025G35KT BECMG 0320/0322 36015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 20kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 360° 25kt

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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°
↑ 20.7kt ↔ 7.5kt
20° 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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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.