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NZWR
Whangarei Airport · Whangarei
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
133 ft / 41 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 118.60 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Whangarei Airport (NZWR), located in Whangarei, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 133 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Whangarei Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZWR / WRE
Municipality
Whangarei
Country
Region
NZ-NTL — Northland Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
133 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,599 ft / 1,097 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 81° / 261°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 81° / 261°
RWY 06 (81°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (261°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,558 ft / 475 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 163.8° / 343.8°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 163.8° / 343.8°
RWY 14 (163.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (343.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS CHRISTCHURCH FIS
124.90 MHz
AWIB AWIB
119.80 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.60 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026