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Nearest Airport to Whangarei Heads: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Whangarei Heads is Whangarei Airport (WRE), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 135 km away.

Closest airport WRE Whangarei Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car

Closest international AKL Auckland International Airport 135 km · 84 mi · ~2 h 25 min by car

Airports near Whangarei Heads

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Whangarei Airport Whangarei, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
WRE 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
2
Kerikeri Airport Kerikeri, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
KKE 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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Great Barrier Aerodrome Claris, New Zealand · Airfield Airports in New Zealand
GBZ 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
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RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
NZWP 109 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
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Auckland International Airport Auckland, New Zealand · International Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
AKL 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
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Kaitaia Airport Awanui, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
KAT 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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Ardmore Airport Manurewa, New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
AMZ 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
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Hamilton International Airport Hamilton, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
HLZ 240 km149 mi · ~4 h 17 min
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Tauranga Airport Tauranga, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
TRG 256 km159 mi · ~4 h 34 min
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Rotorua Regional Airport Rotorua, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
ROT 302 km187 mi · ~5 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

Tahere Airstrip15 km
Waro Airstrip33 km
Koheroa Airstrip48 km
Ruapekapeka Airstrip49 km
Waitotehoanga Airstrip54 km
Maromaku West Airstrip54 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Whangarei Heads?

The nearest airport to Whangarei Heads is Whangarei Airport (WRE), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 135 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Whangarei Heads?

Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 135 km from Whangarei Heads in a straight line — roughly 2 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Whangarei Heads?

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) — 82 km, Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) — 99 km and RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai — 109 km.

How long does it take to get from Whangarei Heads to Whangarei Airport?

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.