Airport code
WHK — Whakatane Airport
WHK is the IATA code for Whakatane Airport, an airport serving Whakatāne, New Zealand. Its ICAO code is NZWK, and it operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12). The airport sits at -37.9206, 176.9140 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).
Overview
About Whakatane Airport
Whakatāne Airport is an airport serving the town of Whakatāne, the eastern Bay of Plenty and the tourist attraction of Mount Tarawera, in New Zealand.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | WHK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NZWK |
| Airport name | Whakatane Airport |
| City | Whakatāne |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12) |
| Latitude | -37.9206 |
| Longitude | 176.9140 |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 4,200 ft (1,280 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Whakatane Airport?
The IATA code for Whakatane Airport is WHK.
What is the ICAO code for Whakatane Airport?
The ICAO code for Whakatane Airport is NZWK.
Where is WHK airport located?
Whakatane Airport (WHK) is located in Whakatāne, New Zealand.
What time zone is WHK in?
Whakatane Airport operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, which is UTC+12.
What is the nearest airport to WHK?
The nearest airport to Whakatane Airport (WHK) is Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, about 56 km away.
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