Any operations of aircraft with a MCTOW of 5700kg or greater can only be undertaken once you have submitted a movement request and gained approval from our operations team
Wānaka Airport is a popular base for mountain flight training, recreational flying and flightseeing operations, as well as the home of several visitor attractions including the popular Warbirds and Wheels Cafe.
Awarded ‘Aviation Watering Hole of the Year’ in 2015, Warbirds & Wheels Cafe serves snacks, drinks and meals all made fresh daily using local ingredients.
Handy maps to get familiar with the Wānaka area.
Wānaka Airport offers short and long-term (21 days) parking. There are a number of transport options available.
From Milford Sound to Mount Cook, take in the breath-taking scenery of the Queenstown Lakes District the best way possible – from the air.
Find out more about Flight Training, Flightseeing & Activities and Sound Air
Find out what's on Wānaka Airport. Read more about the next NASA baloon launch and Warbirds over Wānaka infomation.