Regional airport · Whakatane, New Zealand
Whakatane
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Coordinates
- 37°55′S 176°55′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
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Field information
NZWK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Whakatane (NZWK/WHK) has 2 runways; the longest, 09L/27R, is 4,200 ft (1,280 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZWK, 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
Whakatāne
Elevation
20 ft
Position
-37.9222, 176.9170
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Runways · NZWK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 4,200 ft (1,280 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09R/27L | 2,461 ft (750 m) | 98 ft | grass | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZWK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Whakatane (NZWK / WHK) in Whakatane, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZWK 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 NZWK
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 NZWK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZWK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NZWK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZWK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZWK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZWK: 37° 55′ 20″ S 176° 55′ 1″ E; elevation 20 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Whakatane
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Whakatane. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZWK.
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Cargo Operations at NZWK
Support for freighter operations into NZWK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZWK sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NZWK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Whakatane — one desk for the whole trip.