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Nearest Airport to Pauatahanui: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Pauatahanui is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ), about 23 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 27 km away.

Closest airport PPQ Paraparaumu Airport 23 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car
Closest international WLG Wellington International Airport 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car

Airports near Pauatahanui

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    Paraparaumu Airport Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
    PPQ 23 km14 mi · ~24 min
  2. 2
    Wellington International Airport Flag of New ZealandWellington, New Zealand · International Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
    WLG 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  3. 3
    Otaki Airport Flag of New ZealandOtaki, New Zealand · Airfield Airports in New Zealand
    NZOT 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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    Hood Airport Flag of New ZealandMasterton, New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
    MRO 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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    Picton Aerodrome Flag of New ZealandKoromiko, New Zealand · Airfield Airports in New Zealand
    PCN 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
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    Woodbourne Airport Flag of New ZealandBlenheim, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
    BHE 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
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    Palmerston North Airport Flag of New ZealandPalmerston North, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
    PMR 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    RNZAF Base Ohakea Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
    OHA 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
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    Wanganui Airport Flag of New ZealandWanganui, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
    WAG 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
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    Nelson Airport Flag of New ZealandNelson, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
    NSN 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Pauatahanui; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Pauatahanui?

The nearest airport to Pauatahanui is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ), about 23 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 27 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Pauatahanui?

Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 27 km from Pauatahanui in a straight line — roughly 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Pauatahanui?

Wellington International Airport (WLG) — 27 km, Otaki Airport — 40 km and Hood Airport (MRO) — 62 km.

How long does it take to get from Pauatahanui to Paraparaumu Airport?

About 24 min by car for the 23 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.