Whangarei Airport Reviews
Whangarei Airport Reviews
Whangarei Aerodrome (IATA: WRE, ICAO: NZWR) is a small airport 4NM (7.4 km) to the south east of Whangarei city, in the suburb of Onerahi, on the east coast of Northland on the North Island, New Zealand. The Whangarei Airport has a single terminal with two gates.
The Whangarei Airport has a modern air-conditioned terminal building with free wifi and a cafeteria (called Airport Cafe), which services Air New Zealand’s subsidiaries, Eagle Airways and Air Nelson. Whangarei Airport terminal was recently upgraded to include a glass walk through tunnel, to protect passengers from the weather when accessing the tarmac, and parking gates 1-4. The Whangarei Airport terminal has secure parking, and three rental car companies.
Whangarei District Airport no longer has an Aero Club due to a drop in membership and private flying. Flight training using micro-light aircraft is still available. A tandem and sport skydiving company (Skydive Ballistic Blondes) operates from their base on Gloyn Road. Helicopter operators Skywork and Twin Coast Helicopters both operate from the airport. One aircraft maintenance facility (Northland Aviation Ltd) is available, which conducts maintenance for Eagle Airways and many aircraft across Northland.
There are also several private aircraft hangars situated around the Whangarei Airport, including one that previously housed a Aero L-29 Delfín jet in 2008. Private jets are also catered for when they arrive about twice a year, as well as larger group charters which are fairly common.
The Whangarei Airport runway is lit by pilot activation of the lights, and Av-Gas and Jet A1 are available by fuel card payment.
Services:
ATMs / Cash Machines – Information not available
Car Rentals – Hertz • Avis • Budget. Location: next to the Baggage Claim
Children’s Play Areas – not available
Currency Exchange – Information not available
Food / Dining – There is one cafeteria.
Information Desk – Information not available
Luggage Storage / Lockers – not available
Showers – not available
Internet: Free WiFi is available at Whangarei Airport.
Airport Hours:
closes down after the last flight at 9PM
Website:
Whangarei Airport Official Website
Whangarei Airport Map
Whangarei Airport Weather Forecast
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Family and I had an early morning flight to catch to Whangarei Airport and we’ve been in NZ for about 3 months and had totally run out of dosh. We then decided to take a short nap out in the airport, (a friend of mine done before, so it shouldn’t be a problem).
Onset the airport, looked real cozy and being so petite, quite safe. But the dilemma was, it’s just too cramped, plus they lock up after the last flight comes @ 9PM. No one asked us to leave but it was obvious due to their announcement that we cant be staying inside. we did not took a taxi going into the nearest town and certainly didn’t feel like walking around too much at this time. No other choice but we decided to stay outdoors and slept under some tree shade near the parking area. I personally can’t keep myself from not waking up but I was able to get some power nap.
Whangarei city seemed pretty alright, there’s always some place where you can take a rushed sleep over ( ROFL! :p ). Oh yea, helpful advise here, check the local weather accessibly in you mobile phone too upon arrival anyway airport wifi is free.