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Wanganui Airport

NZWUWAGWanganui, New Zealand·Medium Airport

NZWU is the ICAO code for Wanganui Airport (IATA WAG), located in Wanganui, New Zealand.

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

Wanganui 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.

Wanganui Airport sits near sea level at 27 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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Background from Wikipedia

Whanganui Airport, named Wanganui Airport until 2016, is the airport that serves Whanganui, New Zealand. It is located to the south of Whanganui River, approximately 4 km from the centre of Whanganui. The airport has a single asphalt runway and three grass runways, and its single terminal has two gates.

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Frequently asked questions about Wanganui Airport

What is NZWU airport?+
NZWU is the ICAO code for Wanganui Airport (IATA WAG), located in Wanganui, New Zealand.
What does WAG stand for?+
WAG is the IATA code for Wanganui Airport (ICAO NZWU) in Wanganui, New Zealand.
Where is Wanganui Airport?+
Wanganui Airport is located in Wanganui, New Zealand.
Does Wanganui Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Wanganui Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
What is the elevation of Wanganui Airport?+
Wanganui Airport sits at 27 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Wanganui Airport in?+
Wanganui Airport operates on Pacific/Auckland.

References

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At a glance

Country
New Zealand
Region
MWT
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Elevation
27 ft
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
WAG
ICAO
NZWU

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