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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
|
2,877 ft | 197 ft | GRE | 106° |
↑ 6.0 kt
•
↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
|
| 11/29 | 0 ft | 0 ft | UNK | 0° |
↓ 1.0 kt
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↔ 5.9 kt
100° angle
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| 11C/29C | 4,521 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 131° |
↓ 3.8 kt
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↔ 4.7 kt
129° angle
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| 11L/29R | 1,654 ft | 1 ft | GRE | 128° |
↓ 4.0 kt
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↔ 4.5 kt
132° angle
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| 11R/29L | 2,756 ft | 279 ft | GRE | 128° |
↓ 4.0 kt
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↔ 4.5 kt
132° angle
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| 14/32 | 2,959 ft | 197 ft | GRE | 161° |
↓ 0.9 kt
•
↔ 5.9 kt
99° angle
|
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About Wanganui Airport
Overview
Wanganui Airport is a medium-sized airport located in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand, situated at coordinates -39.963467, 175.024440. The airport sits at a low elevation of 27 ft mean sea level, serving the local Wanganui area with multiple runway options for various aircraft operations.
Flying Conditions
The airport features multiple runways with varying surface types, including grass (GRE) and asphalt (ASP) surfaces. The primary operational runway appears to be 11C/29C, which is the longest at 4,521 ft, offering flexibility for different aircraft types and approach conditions.
Notable Features
Wanganui Airport presents a complex runway configuration with six total runway designations: 08/26, 11/29, 11C/29C, 11L/29R, 11R/29L, and 14/32. This diverse runway layout provides multiple options for wind direction and aircraft handling, with runway lengths ranging from 0 ft to 4,521 ft across different surfaces.
Approach Considerations
Pilots should carefully review the airport's multiple runway options, noting the significant variation in runway lengths and surface types. The longest runway (11C/29C) at 4,521 ft of asphalt provides the most substantial landing and takeoff capabilities, while other runways offer alternative approaches depending on specific aircraft requirements and wind conditions.
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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