📣Update for travellers heading to Wellington Airport over the next month, particularly early morning flights:

📣 Update for travellers: a lot of work is happening around the southern end of the airport in early 2025 so we advise people to use the main northern entrance for the next few months. There is currently a stop/go system in place to the south with access to the long-term carpark.

We’re hugely proud to unveil a new look and brand you’ll start to see around the airport from today. It reflects our connection to the whenua (land), telling the local pūrākau (story) of how the airport is Rangitatau, our portal to the universe.

Along with the sustainability and community initiative awards at the NZ Airport Awards 🥇

📣 Update for travellers: strong winds have been causing disruptions with 12 cancellations this morning. Flight details are available here and passengers should check with their airlines for further information:

Rats and stoats beware! We've just announced a new sponsorship of Predator Free Wellington to turbo-charge their amazing work further into Wellington. We're proud to support their mission to create the world’s first predator-free capital city.

Ever wondered what it's like being an airport firefighter? Check out this article featuring our own Wellington Airport Fire Service:

Road access update: the southern entrance to Wellington Airport via Stewart Duff Drive will be closed next week (12-16 August) as part of Wellington City Council's construction of the sludge minimisation plant. Please use the main northern entrance instead.

So do we! A great asset for our Airport Fire Service

We've just released our climate-related disclosures for FY24. One highlight we're proud of: our Scope 1 and 2 emissions have reduced 43% since FY17, increasing to 73% when renewable energy certificates are included.

Update for travellers heading to the airport this Sunday 23rd June: there are road closures around the waterfront due to the Wellington Marathon so you may need to allow extra time. More details:

Our new sign design. Welcome to Wellington Phoenix FC territory! #COYN!

Wellington Airport is on track for net zero emissions by 2028 for our own direct operations, two years ahead of planned. More detail in our annual Kaitiakitanga report released today, outlining efforts to support the environment, people and communities.

Wellington Airport is extremely proud to have been selected as the home base for New Zealand’s first all-electric aircraft service. Air New Zealand will be running this cargo service between Wellington and Blenheim from 2026. More details here:

Update for early morning travellers to Wellington Airport - note the Terrace Tunnel will be closed overnight next week. Further details below:

There are major delays into Wellington due to an accident on the motorway - travellers to Wellington Airport please note the advice to take care and use alternative routes if possible

A heads-up for travellers heading to or from Wellington Airport this Sunday February 18th: Southern Cross Round the Bays is happening with multiple road closures in the morning, so please allow plenty of travel time. More details here -

Update for travellers heading to Wellington Airport late at night or early morning in February: parts of the urban motorway will be closed from 9pm to 4am throughout February with detours in place. More information from NZTA at

An unusual little visitor for us last week!