Whangarei Airport (WRE) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Whangarei Airport serves Whangarei, New Zealand, under the IATA code WRE and the ICAO code NZWR. The field sits at an elevation of 133 ft (41 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 Whangarei Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Whangarei Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | NZWR |
|---|---|
| Type: | medium airport |
| Continent: | OC |
| Country code: | NZ |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| City | Whangarei |
| IATA: | WRE |
| Longitude: | 174.3637 |
| Latitude: | -35.7693 |
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Key facts about Whangarei Airport
You will find Whangarei Airport at -35.7693, 174.3637, at an elevation of 133 ft (41 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. 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.
Getting to Whangarei Airport
Whangarei Airport lies about 5.5 km (3 mi) from central Whangarei, 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 Whangarei Airport flight status
How do I check Whangarei Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Whangarei Airport (WRE) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Whangarei Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Whangarei 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 Whangarei 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 Whangarei Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Whangarei Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes WRE and NZWR mean?
Both identify the same airport. WRE is the IATA code for Whangarei Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; NZWR is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Whangarei Airport in?
Whangarei Airport keeps Pacific/Auckland time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.