Airport code
WLG — Wellington International Airport
WLG is the IATA code for Wellington International Airport, an airport serving Wellington, New Zealand. Its ICAO code is NZWN, and it operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12). The airport sits at -41.3272, 174.8050 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 41 ft (12 m).
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About Wellington International Airport
Wellington Airport — formerly known as Rongotai Aerodrome or Rongotai Airport — is an international airport located in the suburb of Rongotai in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. It lies 5.5 km south-east from the city centre. It is a hub for Air New Zealand and Sounds Air. Wellington International Airport Limited, a joint venture between Infratil and the Wellington City Council, operates the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | WLG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NZWN |
| Airport name | Wellington International Airport |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12) |
| Latitude | -41.3272 |
| Longitude | 174.8050 |
| Elevation | 41 ft (12 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,352 ft (1,936 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Wellington International Airport?
The IATA code for Wellington International Airport is WLG.
What is the ICAO code for Wellington International Airport?
The ICAO code for Wellington International Airport is NZWN.
Where is WLG airport located?
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is located in Wellington, New Zealand.
What time zone is WLG in?
Wellington International Airport operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, which is UTC+12.
What is the nearest airport to WLG?
The nearest airport to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Koromiko, about 71 km away.
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