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NZWN/WLG METAR & TAF Wellington International Airport

Wellington, Wellington RegionElevation 41 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR27 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, gusts to 42 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
340@29
gust 42 kt
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
408 ft
+367 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0130Z (2:30 PM local) · 27 min old

NZWN is currently VFR. Winds are from the north at 29 knots gusting 42. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Wind gusting to 42 kt (gust spread 13 kt).

WIND
340° at 29 kt, gust 42
Gusts 13 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW020///
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
17°C / 11°C
63°F / 52°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.80 inHg
1009.1 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
GUST, WIND
Wind gusting to 42 kt (gust spread 13 kt).

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2302Z (12:02 PM local) · valid to 0600Z (7:00 PM local)

NZWN forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 19Z to 21Z with IFR possible (GUST, GUST, LOW VIS). Best period is 05Z to 06Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
MVFR
IFR
VFR
VFR
0000Z1:00 PM0600Z7:00 PM1200Z1:00 AM1800Z7:00 AM0000Z1:00 PM0600Z7:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BKN BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Wind gusting to 42 kt (gust spread 13 kt).
›Sustained wind 29 kt.
›Large gust spread: 29 kt gusting 42 kt.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 340° at 29 kt, gusting 42 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: gusty winds; strong winds.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Gusty windsMETAR
Winds gusting to 42 kt. Plan for the gust factor on approach and landing.
Strong windsMETAR
Sustained winds 29 kt. Check your personal crosswind limits and runway suitability.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1634 340°340°29G42 kt340°340° 29G42340°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
340° at 29 kt, gust 42
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 3427 kt headwind · 11 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
34
HEAD
27 kt
CROSS
11 kt L
BEST
16
HEAD
27 kt tail
CROSS
11 kt R
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

16/34
Dimensions
6,352 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
408 ft
Pressure altitude
161 ft
Field elevation
41 ft MSL
Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Dewpoint
11°C (52°F)
Altimeter
29.80 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0653Z 7:53 PM
Sunrise
1715Z 6:15 AM
Loggable night
0723Z (8:23 PM local) → 1645Z (5:45 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0653Z (7:53 PM local) → 1715Z (6:15 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0753Z (8:53 PM local) → 1615Z (5:15 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Wellington International Airport is in Wellington, Wellington Region. Field elevation 41 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANZWN / WLG
RegionWellington Region
CountryNew Zealand
Coordinates-41.3268, 174.8069
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.3
APP
APP
126.9
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
GND
GND
118.8
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

NZOH RNZAF Base Ohakea
72 NM N
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗NZWN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NZWN have a METAR?
Yes. NZWN has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does NZWN have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for NZWN; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at NZWN?
NZWN sits at 41 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NZWN?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.