Location

The Whangarei District Airport, situated at Handforth Street, Onerahi, is an easy 10 minute drive from the city centre. The location within the pleasant harbour side suburb of Onerahi means that local shops and accommodation are even closer at hand.

Flights / Operators


Air New Zealand Link operates daily scheduled flights from the airport.
Air New Zealand Arrivals
Air New Zealand Departures.

Flight Hauraki operates a scheduled air service to the Auckland CBD via North Shore Airport and then by private bus down the bus way to Queens Street. Phone Flight Hauraki 
0508 235969 or 09 4264276 or book on line at www.flighthauraki.co.nz

Skydive Ballistic Blondes who operates a Tandem Skydive operation from Gloyn Road. Phone: 0800 NZ JUMP
Email: info@skydiveballisticblondes.co.nz
Or visit: www.skydiveballisticblondes.co.nz

Charter and training services are provided by a number of operators including the Northland Districts Aero Club and Quantum Aviation.

Great Barrier Island Airlines and Mountain Air offer services to Great Barrier Island, as well as other services.

Skywork Helicopters Ltd provides helicopter flights.

Helicopter flight training is now available through Heli-North, call 09 430 7203 and twincoast helicopters call 09 436 0559 for further information.

Facilities

The Airport Terminal building is modern and air-conditioned. It provides a toilet for the disabled and a baby changing table.

A cafeteria operates within the terminal building. Phone (09) 436 0496.

Disabled Access.

Whangarei Airport has car parking available for the disabled. Immediately opposite the main terminal doors a car park space for visits of less than 1 hour is provided. There are two long term spaces provided in the main car park located as close as practicable to the main terminal.

Toilet facilities for the disabled is provided inside. The terminal is all single level so getting about inside is easy. Air NZ have ramps available for boarding aircraft but they will need to be advised of this need.

Transport

An excellent choice of taxi and shuttle buses are provided from right next to the main baggage collection area.

Taxi and shuttle services are provided by:

- Kiwi Cabs
  Phone: 09 438 4444

Kiwi Cabs will operate a shuttle by prior arrangement.

- A1 Cabs
  Phone: 09 438 3377 or 0800 438 3377

Rental cars are available from:

- Hertz
  Phone: 0800 654 321
  Website: www.hertz.co.nz

- Avis
  Address: Corner of Carruth and
  Hannah Streets, Whangarei
  Phone: 09 438 2929
  Email: rent@aviswhangarei.co.nz

- Budget
  Phone: 0800 238 438
  Website: www.budget.co.nz



- Bus service
  City Link operates a bus service from the CBD
  that stops right outside the airport terminal.
  For information on timetable refer to:
  Whangarei Bus Services

Parking

Ample car parking is provided and well lit. Security is not provided but video cameras are in use. A drop off zone is situated just outside the departures entrance to assist with unloading of cars.

Secure parking is offered by Lock n Fly. Simply leave your keys at the airport check-in counter with the return instructions on one of their envelopes and the vehicle will be locked away in secure parking until your return, where you will find the vehicle awaiting you in the public carpark. Ph: 436 4081 Email: book@locknfly.co.nz

Contact Information

The airport is managed by Northland Aviation Ltd:

Mr Mike Chubb
Phone (09) 436 0047

For urgent airfield related issues
Phone a/h (09) 436 3635 (note airline related queries should be directed to the appropriate Air Operator)
Fax (09) 436 3274
Write to:
PO Box 3226 Onerahi Whangarei
Email: WREairport@xtra.co.nz

Account Enquiries nal_colleen@xtra.co.nz

The airport is jointly owned by the Ministry Of Transport and the Whangarei District Council.

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