Wanganui Airport

NZWU / WAG

Wanganui, NZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:30Z

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Weather Source: RNZAF Base Ohakea (NZOH)
Distance: 22nm / 41km from NZWU

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR NZOH 040230Z AUTO 26006KT 200V310 9999 OVC044/// 18/07 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 27 ft
OVC 4,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,427 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZOH 032306Z 0400/0506 VRB02KT 9999 SCT050 BECMG 0400/0402 26010KT BECMG 0407/0409 03005KT BECMG 0422/0424 29010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
07:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 30° 5 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZWU
08
26 ✈️
11L
29R
11
29
11C
29C
11R
29L
14
32

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
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
100° angle
11C/29C 4,521 ft 148 ft ASP 131°
3.8 kt 4.7 kt
129° angle
11L/29R 1,654 ft 1 ft GRE 128°
4.0 kt 4.5 kt
132° angle
11R/29L 2,756 ft 279 ft GRE 128°
4.0 kt 4.5 kt
132° angle
14/32 2,959 ft 197 ft GRE 161°
0.9 kt 5.9 kt
99° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Wanganui Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZWU
IATA Code: WAG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 27 ft MSL

Location

City: Wanganui
Country: NZ
Latitude: -39.963467°
Longitude: 175.024440°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,877 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 11C/29C
Length: 4,521 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11L/29R
Length: 1,654 ft
Width: 1 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 2,756 ft
Width: 279 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,959 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.