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Westport Airport

Westport, New Zealand

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Westport Airport

Westport, New Zealand

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Gateway to the West Coast wilderness of New Zealand.

Location

Westport, New Zealand

Westport Airport (IATA: WSZ, ICAO: NZWS) is a small regional airport serving Westport, a town on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It provides essential air connectivity for the region, linking it to larger urban centres on the South Island. The airport handles a modest volume of passenger traffic, primarily supporting regional commuter services. Its operations reflect the character of rural West Coast aviation, serving mining, tourism, and local community needs. Surrounded by the rugged terrain of the Paparoa Range and coastline, the airport plays an important logistical role for a region that can be challenging to access overland.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building consistent with a regional facility of its size.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Westport town centre is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as the airport is located a short distance from town.

Airlines here

Air New Zealand Link services, operated by regional partners, have historically connected Westport to destinations such as Wellington.

Notable facts

›Located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, approximately 3 km from Westport town centre.
›Serves a region known for coal mining, outdoor tourism, and the Paparoa National Park.
›The airport has a single sealed runway suitable for light to medium turboprop aircraft.
›Westport is one of several small regional airports on the West Coast served by Air New Zealand-affiliated carriers.
›The surrounding West Coast region is one of the most sparsely populated areas of New Zealand, making air access particularly important.

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Airlines serving this airport

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Routes

WSZ → WLGNZ · BEH

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Beechcraft 19001 routes

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Westport Airport may refer to:Westport Airport in Westport, New Zealand Westport Airport (Kansas) in Wichita, Kansas, United States Westport Airport (Oklahoma) in Westport, Oklahoma, United States Westport Airport (Washington) in Westport, Washington, United States

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