Medium airport · Wanganui, New Zealand
Wanganui Airport
Wanganui Airport is a medium airport serving Wanganui, New Zealand. Its IATA code is WAG. Its ICAO code is NZWU. It has 6 runways, longest 4,521 ft (GRE). Elevation 27 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Wanganui, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| IATA code | WAG |
| ICAO code | NZWU |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 6 runways, longest 4,521 ft (GRE) |
| Elevation | 27 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 39.9635° S, 175.0244° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Wanganui Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Tongariro National Park · New Zealand · 54.6 miles away
- Te Papa Museum · New Zealand · 92.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Wanganui Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Whanganui National Park · New Zealand · 26.5 miles away
- Tongariro National Park · New Zealand · 60.6 miles away
- Egmont National Park · New Zealand · 68.8 miles away
- Abel Tasman National Park · New Zealand · 125.9 miles away
- Te Urewera National Park · New Zealand · 145.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in New Zealand
More medium airports
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Wanganui Airport?
Wanganui Airport — its IATA code is WAG and its ICAO code is NZWU.
Where is Wanganui Airport located?
Wanganui Airport serves Wanganui, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 39.9635° S, 175.0244° E.
How high is Wanganui Airport?
Wanganui Airport sits at 27 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5068
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanganui_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.