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Whakatane Airport
Whakatane Airport (NZWK/WHK) New Zealand. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (09/27, 09L/27R). Field elevation is 20 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: NZWK
- Name: Whakatane Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -37.920601
- Longitude: 176.914001
- Elevation: 20 ft
- Country: New Zealand
- Municipality: N/A
- IATA Code: WHK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: UNK
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09L/27R
- Designation: 09L/27R
- Dimensions: 1280x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09R/27L
- Designation: 09R/27L
- Dimensions: 750x30m
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.600 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 125.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx NZD 6-10/tonne
- Parking Fee: NZD 4-6/tonne per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: NZD
- Remarks: Whakatane Airport. Eastern Bay of Plenty, North Island. Gateway to White Island / Whakaari volcano. Council-owned. GST (15%) applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited fuel availability. Pre-arrange. Avgas more commonly available.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Coastal airport. Short runway (1036m) limits aircraft types. Scenic flights to White Island operate from here.
Airport Services
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New Zealand Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours
- Landing Lead Time: Private: no formal landing permit system -- comply with NZCAR Part 91. FAOC: allow 6-8 weeks for initial certification.
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at NZWK?
- The tower frequency at Whakatane Airport is 118.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at NZWK?
- Whakatane Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does NZWK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Whakatane Airport (New Zealand).