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NZWN
Wellington International Airport · Wellington
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
41 ft / 12 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 6,352 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wellington International Airport (NZWN), located in Wellington, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 41 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Wellington International Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZWN / WLG
Municipality
Wellington
Country
Region
NZ-WGN — Wellington Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
41 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,352 ft / 1,936 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 183° / 3°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 183° / 3°
RWY 16 (183°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IWN | CRS: 163°
RWY 34 (3°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-WL | CRS: 343°
APP APP
122.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.90 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026