Wanaka Airport

NZWF / WKA

Wanaka, NZ

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:30 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
17kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
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QNH (hPa)
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Raw METAR

METAR NZQN 030830Z AUTO 23017KT 9999 NCD 13/02 Q1018

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD NZQN 030710Z 0307/0406 24015G25KT CAVOK BECMG 0310/0312 24010KT BECMG 0314/0316 01005KT FM032100 25010KT 9999 SCT050 BECMG 0403/0405 18010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 15kt
Visibility: >10km
10:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 240° 10kt
14:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 10° 5kt
21:00Z FM032100
+12h
VFR 250° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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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°
↑ 8.5kt ↔ 14.7kt
60° 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.