2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Public bathroom in terminal and by hangar gardens are clean and in working order.”
Graeme Wooller5★ on Google
Airports / New Zealand / WSZ
Medium airport · WSZ
Westport Airport.
Westport, New Zealand · 13 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
24 ratings
0
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Westport, New ZealandELEV 13 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
24
Google reviews
ratings on Google
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
64
Nearest alternate
nm to HKK
Field standing
#4 / 14
New Zealand airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 24 Google ratings , ranked against 14 rated New Zealand fields.
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hokitika Airfield (HKK).
Overview
Westport Airport (NZWS / WSZ) is a mid-sized airport serving Westport, New Zealand. The airport sits 13 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into WSZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Hokitika Airfield (HKK, 64 nm), Nelson Airport (NSN, 79 nm), and Woodbourne Airport (BHE, 104 nm). With a single 4,200-foot paved runway, WSZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from WSZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Westport.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Big shout out to staff and Pilot Phil who were both very accommodating and considerate for our Fur Baby Rascals who made a big trip all the way from North Island.”
Owen Pinder5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
NZWS
IATA
WSZ
FAA / Local
NZWS
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
41.7371° S · 171.5790° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs New Zealand fields
state range 4–2,153 ft
At 13 ft, WSZ sits lower than 87% of the 38 New Zealand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,200 ft
- 04/224,200 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,200 ft
WSZ's 4,200 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 64nmHKKHokitika Airfield
- 79nmNSNNelson AirportNelson
- 104nmBHEWoodbourne AirportBlenheim
- 113nmCHCChristchurch International AirportChristchurch
- 137nmMONMount Cook Airport
- 145nmGTNGlentanner AirportGlentanner Station
Location
Open the full mapNZWS · Westport Airport · Westport, New Zealand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WSZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,148 nm | 10h 3m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,965 nm | 14h 16m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,979 nm | 14h 18m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,161 nm | 14h 44m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,180 nm | 14h 46m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,402 nm | 15h 17m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,457 nm | 15h 25m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,461 nm | 15h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WSZ?
- Westport Airport's longest paved runway is 4,200 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at WSZ?
- Westport Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to WSZ?
- The closest alternate is Hokitika Airfield (HKK), about 64 nm away, followed by Nelson Airport (NSN) at 79 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WSZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 3m (4,148 nm), Los Angeles about 14h 16m (5,965 nm), San Francisco about 14h 18m (5,979 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.