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Whangarei Airport

NZWRWREWhangarei, New Zealand·Medium Airport

NZWR is the ICAO code for Whangarei Airport (IATA WRE), located in Whangarei, New Zealand.

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Whangarei Airport (NZWR) is a medium airport in Whangarei, New Zealand. Pilots and dispatchers reference it by ICAO code NZWR or IATA code WRE. It sits in Oceania.

Whangarei Airport is a regional commercial airport that doubles as a busy private-aviation base. Operators benefit from full instrument approaches and an FBO infrastructure scaled for regular jet traffic, often without the congestion of the nearest major hub.

Whangarei Airport sits near sea level at 133 ft.

Local operations run on Pacific/Auckland. Scheduled airline service is light enough that it rarely interferes with charter movements, though planners should still expect to coordinate with the handling agent for international turnarounds.

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Use this page to compare NZWR against nearby alternatives, browse live empty-leg pricing in both directions, and brief yourself on the runway and elevation profile before you book.

Background from Wikipedia

Whangārei Airport is an airport 4 nautical miles to the south east of Whangārei city, in the suburb of Onerahi, on the east coast of Northland in the North Island of New Zealand. The airport has a single terminal with two gates.

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Frequently asked questions about Whangarei Airport

What is NZWR airport?+
NZWR is the ICAO code for Whangarei Airport (IATA WRE), located in Whangarei, New Zealand.
What does WRE stand for?+
WRE is the IATA code for Whangarei Airport (ICAO NZWR) in Whangarei, New Zealand.
Where is Whangarei Airport?+
Whangarei Airport is located in Whangarei, New Zealand.
Does Whangarei Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Whangarei Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
What is the elevation of Whangarei Airport?+
Whangarei Airport sits at 133 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Whangarei Airport in?+
Whangarei Airport operates on Pacific/Auckland.

References

  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
New Zealand
Region
NTL
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Elevation
133 ft
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
WRE
ICAO
NZWR

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