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NZWS

Westport Airport · Westport

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
13 ft / 4 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 119.10 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 4,200 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Westport Airport (NZWS), located in Westport, 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 13 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Westport Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZWS / WSZ
Municipality
Westport
Country
Region
NZ-WTC — West Coast Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
13 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,200 ft / 1,280 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 57.8° / 237.8°
RWY 04 (57.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (237.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS CHRISTCHURCH FIS
118.70 MHz
CTAF CTAF
119.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZHK
Hokitika Airfield
119 km / 64 nm
NZNS
Nelson Airport
145 km / 78 nm
NZWB
Woodbourne Airport
192 km / 104 nm
NZCHILS
Christchurch International Airport
210 km / 113 nm
NZMC
Mount Cook Airport
255 km / 137 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026