Wellington International Airport (WLG) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Wellington International Airport is the airport for Wellington, New Zealand, and carries the codes WLG (IATA) and NZWN (ICAO). The field sits at an elevation of 41 ft (12 m), and its clocks follow Pacific/Auckland; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at Wellington International Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Wellington International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | NZWN |
|---|---|
| IATA | WLG |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Elevation | 41 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.3268, 174.8069 |
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Key facts about Wellington International Airport
Wellington International Airport is located at -41.3268, 174.8069, at an elevation of 41 ft (12 m) above sea level. A single runway handles all traffic here, so all arrivals and departures share it, and weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule. The airport keeps Pacific/Auckland time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Wellington International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 12.0 aircraft movements per day at Wellington International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 13:00-15:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Wellington International Airport (WLG)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland (AKL) | 21 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 2 | Nelson (NSN) | 8 | Air New Zealand, Sounds Air |
| 3 | Melbourne (MEL) | 6 | Air New Zealand, Qantas |
| 4 | Christchurch (CHC) | 6 | Air New Zealand |
| 5 | Queenstown (ZQN) | 6 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 6 | Dunedin (DUD) | 4 | Air New Zealand |
| 7 | Blenheim (BHE) | 4 | Air New Zealand, Sounds Air |
| 8 | Tauranga (TRG) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 9 | Brisbane (BNE) | 3 | Air New Zealand, Qantas |
| 10 | Napier (NPE) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 11 | Rotorua (ROT) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 12 | Sydney (SYD) | 2 | Air New Zealand, Qantas |
| 13 | New Plymouth (NPL) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 14 | Nadi (NAN) | 1 | Air Pacific |
| 15 | Gold Coast (OOL) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
Origins we tracked to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland (AKL) | 16 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 2 | Nelson (NSN) | 12 | Air New Zealand, Sounds Air |
| 3 | Christchurch (CHC) | 11 | Air New Zealand |
| 4 | Hamilton (HLZ) | 6 | Air New Zealand |
| 5 | Blenheim (BHE) | 5 | Air New Zealand, Sounds Air |
| 6 | Napier (NPE) | 4 | Air New Zealand |
| 7 | Sydney (SYD) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 8 | Queenstown (ZQN) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 9 | Dunedin (DUD) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 10 | New Plymouth (NPL) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 11 | Rotorua (ROT) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 12 | Tauranga (TRG) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 13 | Brisbane (BNE) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 14 | Gisborne (GIS) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 15 | Koromiko (PCN) | 1 | Sounds Air |
We observed 6 different airlines on tracked WLG movements.
Facts last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Wellington International Airport
Wellington International Airport lies about 5.2 km (3 mi) from central Wellington, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Wellington International Airport flight status
How do I check Wellington International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Wellington International Airport (WLG) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Wellington International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Wellington International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Wellington International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Wellington International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Wellington International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes WLG and NZWN mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. WLG is the IATA code for Wellington International Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. NZWN is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Wellington International Airport in?
Wellington International Airport keeps Pacific/Auckland time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.