Wanaka Airport (WKA)

WKA is the IATA airport code for Wanaka Airport (New Zealand). Its ICAO code is NZWF.

Airport

Wanaka Airport is a medium airport in Wanaka, New Zealand with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 1,200 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 348 m (1,142 ft).

Wanaka Airport is located in Wanaka, New Zealand, serving as a regional airport for both domestic and some international flights. The airport is situated near the southern end of the South Island, providing access to the surrounding mountainous terrain and various outdoor activities in the Queenstown-Lakes region.

The IATA code for Wanaka Airport is WKA, and it serves as a hub for multiple regional airlines offering flights to major New Zealand cities. Notable airlines operating from this airport include Air New Zealand and Qantas, which connect travelers to popular destinations such as Auckland and Wellington.

Established in the mid-20th century, Wanaka Airport has grown to facilitate increasing tourist traffic, especially during the peak seasons. It features modern terminal facilities designed to accommodate passengers with comfort and efficiency.

Basic Information

Full Name

Wanaka Airport

IATA Code

WKA

ICAO Code

NZWF

Location

Wanaka, New Zealand

Continent

Oceania

Time Zone

Pacific/Auckland

How early to be at WKA

International flights: 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
Domestic flights: 2 to 2.5 hours before departure

Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.

Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Medium Airport

Elevation

348 m (1,142 ft)

Longest runway

1,200 m (3,937 ft), asphalt

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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Lounge access

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WKA: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Wanaka Airport?

The airport code of Wanaka Airport is WKA (IATA) and NZWF (ICAO).

Which city is WKA airport in?

Wanaka Airport is in Wanaka, New Zealand.

Does Wanaka Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. WKA has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanaka_Airport

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