Wairoa Airport (NZWO)
Medium airport · Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Wairoa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZWO |
| IATA | WIR |
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 39°0'43" E 177°24'16" -39.01186, 177.40440 |
| Location | Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wairoa Airport at a glance
Wairoa Airport is a medium airport in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as WIR. The field elevation of 42 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZWO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 3,000 ft (914 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZWO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Wairoa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gisborne Airport | NZGS | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Hawke's Bay Airport | NZNR | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Taupo Airport | NZAP | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Whakatāne Airport | NZWK | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Rotorua Regional Airport | NZRO | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wairoa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 42 ft field elevation of Wairoa Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 39 airports and airfields we list for New Zealand — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Wairoa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wairoa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wairoa Airport is NZWO, and its IATA code is WIR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wairoa Airport above sea level?
Wairoa Airport sits at an elevation of 42 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wairoa Airport located?
The airport lies at -39.0119, 177.4044 — in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gisborne Airport, about 63 km away.
Does NZWO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZWO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Wairoa Airport?
Wairoa Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 3,000 ft (914 m) with a ASP surface.