Wanganui Airport
Wanganui · New ZealandICAO NZWU
Wanganui Airport (WAG) is an airport serving Wanganui, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 39° 57' 43.9" S, 175° 1' 30.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from WAG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 204 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at WAG
1 active airline serving Wanganui Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Wanganui Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Palmerston North | New Zealand | 64 km |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Paraparaumu | New Zealand | 105 km |
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Wellington | New Zealand | 153 km |
| New Plymouth Airport | NPL | New Plymouth | New Zealand | 128 km |
| Taupo Airport | TUO | Taupo | New Zealand | 164 km |
| Hawke's Bay Airport | NPE | NAPIER | New Zealand | 168 km |
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | Hamilton | New Zealand | 234 km |
| Woodbourne Airport | BHE | Woodbourne | New Zealand | 198 km |
Other Airports in New Zealand
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 39° 57' 43.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 175° 1' 30.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -39.962200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 175.024994
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC Offset
- GMT+12
- Current Local Time
- 06:32 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 27 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 8 m
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