Whangarei Airport
Whangarei · New ZealandICAO NZWR
Whangarei Airport (WRE) is an airport serving Whangarei, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 46' 5.9" S, 174° 21' 54.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 133 feet (41 meters) above sea level. With 2 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
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Airlines Operating at WRE
1 active airline serving Whangarei 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 Whangarei Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerikeri Airport | KKE | Kerikeri | New Zealand | 70 km |
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | Auckland | New Zealand | 143 km |
| Kaitaia Airport | KAT | Kaitaia | New Zealand | 125 km |
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | Hamilton | New Zealand | 248 km |
| New Plymouth Airport | NPL | New Plymouth | New Zealand | 360 km |
| Tauranga Airport | TRG | Tauranga | New Zealand | 267 km |
| Rotorua Regional Airport | ROT | Rotorua | New Zealand | 313 km |
| Taupo Airport | TUO | Taupo | New Zealand | 363 km |
Other Airports in New Zealand
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 46' 5.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 174° 21' 54.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -35.768299
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 174.365005
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC Offset
- GMT+12
- Current Local Time
- 07:45 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 133 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 41 m
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