Live ATC & Spotter Streams — Wellington International Airport (NZWN / WLG)

Wellington International Airport (NZWN / WLG) serves the New Zealand capital from a single short runway notoriously exposed to the Cook Strait winds. The combination of a sub-2-km runway, surrounding hills, and frequent strong crosswinds makes WLG one of the most operationally challenging airports for commercial pilots in the developed world. Watch live spotter feeds above.

ICAO
NZWN
IATA
WLG
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Elevation
41 ft (12 m) MSL
Runways
1 (16/34)
Hub for
Air New Zealand

More Info

  • Official website
  • Wikipedia

Live Spotter Cameras

  • Wellington Flights Live

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Wellington Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

Wellington International Airport's ICAO code is NZWN and its IATA code is WLG.

Why is Wellington Airport considered challenging?

Wellington sits at the southern end of New Zealand's North Island, exposed to the strong winds funneling through the Cook Strait. The single runway is also under 2 km long, with hills at both ends — combining for very gusty, often visually dramatic approaches.

Where is Wellington Airport located?

Wellington Airport is in the suburb of Rongotai, about 5 km (3 miles) southeast of central Wellington, New Zealand.

Does this site have ATC audio for Wellington?

Wellington does not currently have a public LiveATC feed surfaced here, but live YouTube spotter cameras are available above.