WLG Airport Code, Wellington International Airport
WLG is the IATA code for Wellington International Airport, the main international gateway for Wellington, New Zealand. Airlines and booking systems use WLG, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code NZWN. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 41.33° S, 174.81° E.
What is the Wellington airport code?
The airport code for Wellington International Airport is WLG. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code NZWN, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 441 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code NZWN begins with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific.
Where is WLG?
Wellington International Airport serves Wellington, New Zealand. It is close to sea level at 41 ft (12 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at WLG
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,352 ft (1.94 km), designated 16/34.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Wellington?
The IATA airport code for Wellington International Airport in Wellington is WLG. Its ICAO code is NZWN.
What is the 3-letter code for Wellington?
The 3-letter IATA code for Wellington International Airport in Wellington is WLG.
What airport is WLG?
WLG is Wellington International Airport, located in Wellington, New Zealand.
What country is WLG in?
WLG (Wellington International Airport) is in New Zealand.
Where is WLG airport located?
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is in Wellington, New Zealand, at coordinates -41.32684, 174.80686.
What is the ICAO code for Wellington International Airport?
The ICAO code for Wellington International Airport is NZWN. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code WLG.
What is the difference between WLG and NZWN?
WLG is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. NZWN is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Wellington International Airport.
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