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Westport Airport

IATA WSZICAO NZWS🇳🇿 Westport
Coordinates
41.7371°S, 171.5790°E
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NZ-WTC
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
23.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:26
Sunrise
07:57
Sunset
17:23
Civil dusk
17:54

About 9h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Westport Airport

Westport Airport

Westport Airport is an airport in Kawatiri, Westport, New Zealand.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Westport Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: NZAA.

Live weather

NZAA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 224,200 ft / 1,280 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISCHRISTCHURCH FIS118.700 MHz
CTAFCTAF119.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB773, WESTPORT MBZClass AControlledGND3000 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all New Zealand airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Westport Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Westport Airport?

The ICAO code for Westport Airport is NZWS, and its IATA code is WSZ.

Where is Westport Airport located?

Westport Airport is medium airport located in Westport, New Zealand, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Westport Airport have?

Westport Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,200 ft / 1,280 m.

Which airlines fly to Westport Airport?

Airlines historically serving Westport Airport include Air New Zealand (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Westport Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Westport Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Westport Airport in?

Westport Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Westport Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Westport Airport is approximately 23.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Westport Airport?

The nearest airport to Westport Airport is Murchison Airport (NZMR), about 33.2 nm to the e, followed by Karamea Airport and Greymouth Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Westport Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.