Wellington International Airport – WLG Wellington
Situated in the suburbs of Rongotai in Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington International Airport is Air New Zealand’s hub, serving the capital city of New Zealand. The airport links major cities in eastern Australia as well as many New Zealand tourist destinations with regional and national carriers. The joint force of Wellington City Council and Infratil makes up Wellington International Airport Limited - the company which is in authority to operate WLG-Wellington International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is considered to be the third busiest in the country. Recorded as accommodating 6,049,194 passengers during 2017, its land area measuring 270 acres with a 2,018-meter runway suited the flock of passengers during that time. The airport started with a grass runway during 1929, and was closed down year 1935 for safety reasons. Paraparaumu Airport became the city capital’s airport in 1949. Stokes Valley and Pauatahanui are the closest cities to visit when arriving at this airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Rydges Wellington Airport sits at the top of Wellington International Airport terminal and can be a treat for long, tiring flights. Aside from accommodation, it caters famished passengers with surrounding restaurants and those who want to burn it off after with their open-access gym. The Airport Motor Lodge is also nearby, as well as the Airport Motel. This can be very convenient both for passengers intending to go to cities for businesses as well as family-bonding time to conserve energy on their respective itineraries for the week or two.
