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Nearest Airport to Petone: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Petone is Wellington International Airport (WLG), about 12 km (8 mi) away.

Closest airport WLG Wellington International Airport 12 km · 8 mi · ~13 min by car

Airports near Petone

  1. 1
    Wellington International Airport Flag of New ZealandWellington, New Zealand · International Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
    WLG 12 km8 mi · ~13 min
  2. 2
    Paraparaumu Airport Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
    PPQ 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
  3. 3
    Otaki Airport Flag of New ZealandOtaki, New Zealand · Airfield Airports in New Zealand
    NZOT 55 km34 mi · ~58 min
  4. 4
    Hood Airport Flag of New ZealandMasterton, New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
    MRO 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  5. 5
    Picton Aerodrome Flag of New ZealandKoromiko, New Zealand · Airfield Airports in New Zealand
    PCN 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  6. 6
    Woodbourne Airport Flag of New ZealandBlenheim, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
    BHE 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  7. 7
    Palmerston North Airport Flag of New ZealandPalmerston North, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
    PMR 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  8. 8
    RNZAF Base Ohakea Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
    OHA 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  9. 9
    Nelson Airport Flag of New ZealandNelson, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
    NSN 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  10. 10
    Wanganui Airport Flag of New ZealandWanganui, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
    WAG 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Petone?

The nearest airport to Petone is Wellington International Airport (WLG), about 12 km (8 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Petone?

Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 12 km from Petone in a straight line — roughly 13 min by car.

What other airports are near Petone?

Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) — 37 km, Otaki Airport — 55 km and Hood Airport (MRO) — 70 km.

How long does it take to get from Petone to Wellington International Airport?

About 13 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.