Whangarei Airport (WRE)

WRE is the IATA airport code for Whangarei Airport (New Zealand). Its ICAO code is NZWR.

Airport

Whangarei Airport is a medium airport in Whangarei, New Zealand with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 1,097 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 41 m (133 ft).

Whangarei Airport, located in Whangarei, New Zealand, serves as a regional gateway offering a range of domestic flights. It operates under the IATA code WRE and the ICAO code NZWR. The airport primarily facilitates air traffic between Whangarei and other key cities in New Zealand.

The airport features modern infrastructure with essential facilities for travelers, including a single terminal that serves both arrivals and departures. While predominantly serving domestic routes, Whangarei Airport plays a crucial role in connecting the Northland region.

The airport was established to support the growing air travel demands of the region and continues to contribute to the local economy by connecting residents and visitors to various destinations across New Zealand.

Basic Information

Full Name

Whangarei Airport

IATA Code

WRE

ICAO Code

NZWR

Location

Whangarei, New Zealand

Continent

Oceania

Time Zone

Pacific/Auckland

How early to be at WRE

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

41 m (133 ft)

Longest runway

1,097 m (3,599 ft), asphalt

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lights
06/24	1,097 m (3,599 ft)	asphalt	Yes
14/32	475 m (1,558 ft)	grass	No

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

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Lounge access

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WRE: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Whangarei Airport?

The airport code of Whangarei Airport is WRE (IATA) and NZWR (ICAO).

Which city is WRE airport in?

Whangarei Airport is in Whangarei, New Zealand.

Does Whangarei Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

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

Contact

Wikipedia

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

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