Regional airport · Wanaka, New Zealand
Wanaka
- Elevation
- 1,142 ft
- Coordinates
- 44°43′S 169°15′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
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Field information
NZWF runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Wanaka (NZWF/WKA) has one runway, 11/29, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 1. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZWF, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Country
New Zealand
NZ
Municipality
Wanaka
Elevation
1,142 ft
Position
-44.7221, 169.2463
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 1
Runways · NZWF
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZWF.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Wanaka (NZWF / WKA) in Wanaka, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZWF is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NZWF
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – New Zealand
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of New Zealand. Applicable permit lead times for New Zealand are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for New Zealand are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NZWF
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZWF covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NZWF
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZWF is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZWF
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZWF: 44° 43′ 20″ S 169° 14′ 47″ E; elevation 1142 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Wanaka
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Wanaka. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZWF.
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Cargo Operations at NZWF
Support for freighter operations into NZWF covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZWF sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NZWF?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Wanaka — one desk for the whole trip.