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NZWP
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai ·
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
103 ft / 31 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 134.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 6,665 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED08/26 · 5,187 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED08L/26R · 2,789 ft · GrassUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (NZWP), located in the region of, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 103 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
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai
ICAO / IATA
NZWP / —
Municipality
Country
Region
NZ-AUK — Auckland Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
103 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,665 ft / 2,031 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 53° / 233°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 53° / 233°
RWY 03 (53°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (233°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: I-WP | CRS: 212°
Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,187 ft / 1,581 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 98° / 278°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 98° / 278°
RWY 08 (98°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (278°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08L / 26R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,789 ft / 850 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 99.6° / 279.6°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 99.6° / 279.6°
RWY 08L (99.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26R (279.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP AUCKLAND APP
124.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
128.30 MHz
CTAF CTAF
134.50 MHz
TWR TWR
134.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026