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Wellington Airport’s multi-level car park now open

18 Oct 2018

Airways officially open new control tower

24 Aug 2018
Picture courtesy of Airways

Work underway for largest terminal upgrade since 1999

3 Jul 2018
Artist impression

Airbus A350 XWB to be tested at Wellington Airport

1 Jun 2018
Airbus A350 XWB to be tested at Wellington Airport

Wellington Airport’s terminal south extension project wins national commercial project award

23 May 2018

Wellington Flight Path Trial

20 Mar 2018
A trial using satellite navigation technology to improve flight paths, reduce noise and improve the environment will commence in Wellington from September.

Extending Wellington's Runway

12 Feb 2018

The first airport in New Zealand to welcome Uber

4 Sep 2017
Wellington Airport has become the first airport in New Zealand to welcome Uber after reaching an agreement with the ride-sharing company.

Taxiway to be resurfaced

4 Sep 2017
Wellington Airport’s taxiway is to undergo a $25 million face lift over spring and summer 2017-2018.

Wellington Airport launches Safety Wingman 3.0

3 Aug 2017
Wellington Airport GM Infrastructure John Howarth and Arrow CEO Mark Hopwood

Wellington Airport's busiest days ever with British and Irish Lions tour

30 Jun 2017

Wellington Airport breaks ground on new hotel

31 May 2017