Wellington Airport (WLG) Information

Where is Wellington Airport?  

"The coolest little capital in the world". So says Lonely Planet, who named Wellington as the 4th best city in the world to visit in 2011.

Ringed by mountains and a rugged coastline, Wellington boasts a stunning harbour, with a network of biking and walking trails nearby. Because of itscompact nature, you can sample its charms: boutiques, art galleries, museums, theatre, music, trendy cafes and restaurants.

Wellington International Airport (IATA: WLG, ICAO: NZWN), formerly known as Rongotai Airport, and commonly referred to as WLG Airport or simply Wellington Airport, is located in the suburb of Rongotai, in Wellington, at the southwestern tip of the North Island, New Zealand. The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) maintains a base on the site, Air Movements Rongotai. flights and flights of overseas military forces.

Wellington Airport served 5,134,230 passengers in the year ending March 31, 2011, making it the 3rd busiest airport in New Zealand, after Auckland Airport (AKL) and Christchurch Airport (CHC). 

Airlines that fly to Wellington Airport include Air Chathams, Air New Zealand, air2there, Golden Bay Air, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Sounds Air and Virgin Australia.

Cities that have flights to Wellington Airport include Auckland, Blenheim, Brisbane, Chatham Island, Christchurch, Dunedin, Gisborne, Hamilton, Invercargill, Melbourne, Napier, Nelson, Palmerston, Paraparaumu, Picton, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Takaka, Taupo, Tauranga, Timaru, Wanganui, Westport, Whakatane and Whangarei.

Your best bet for a Wellington Airport transfer is the bus. Details on all options are included in this guide.

Look around and enjoy the architecture. The airport's design, nicknamed "The Rock" (penned by Studio Pacific Architecture and Warren and Mahoney), was a deliberate departure from traditional airport terminal design. It has aroused a great deal of both controversy and accolades, winning several awards.

Tip:  Wellington has a reputation of rough and turbulent landings, even in large planes, due to Cook Strait crosswinds. Take your anti-nausea pills, if you are sensitive to turbulence. 

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