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Whangarei Airport is a small airport 4NM to the south east of Whangarei city, in the suburb of Onerahi, on the east coast of Northland on the North Island, New Zealand. The airport has a single terminal with two gates.HistoryThe first aerodrome in Whangarei was located on Pohe Island, in the upper reaches of Whangarei Harbour. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith’s aircraft, the Southern Cross, landed on Pohe Island in 1928. This airstrip was not of high quality due to it being built on boggy reclaimed land, so a more suitable site was required. Another site was considered, at Kensington Park, but in May 1939 the current site was opened at Onerahi.With the outbreak of World War II, immediately after the establishment of the airfield, the airport was taken over by the RNZAF to serve as a training base which became RNZAF Station Onerahi. Flight Lieutenant "Lou" Gates became one of the station commanders. Pilots practiced bombing raids on the nearby Matakohe Island and Rat Island. The airport was established with three grass runways. No. 20 Squadron RNZAF was formed there in August 1942 with Hawker Hind biplanes, personnel and aircraft provided from No. 6 (AC) Squadron RNZAF at Milson, Palmerston North. The squadron was disbanded in July 1943 (before being reformed elsewhere later in the war). The station was reduced to two runways (06/24 and 32/14) shortly after the war, and being converted for public use. Some of the old airforce barracks are still present today, having been converted into residential properties.

Address: Handforth St, Whangarei 0110
State: Whangarei
Zip Code: 0110



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Reviews
Nice area to relax awaiting our flight. Food and coffee cafe near the viewing area of the runway.
Be aware that the officious Bag Drop customer "service" staff have no give and take, please allow plenty of time for check in
Very yummy cabinet and china teacups in the little cafe gets 5 . Sadly car park was full ?? Why?? Very few in airport?? Not good enough Whangarei Airport, you lost the 5th ...
Arrived at Onerahi Airport early to check in. Was quiet busy with waiting people for our afternoon flight which was running late because some dignitary was onboard that in coming flight. The AirNewZealand check it attendant 06/10/2022 was very efficient.
Very easy access and parking. Up to one hour free parking. Small building with a café. Nice and neat airport for regional travel. Positively surprised ;- No changes for the worse. Perfectly meets the needs for a regional airport and more with a nice café for drinks and snacks and probably less than 100 metres from drop off to plane.
Went to check in online just as it was closing and it directed us to counter, waited at counter for 10 minutes to be told we cannot check in as we were late We arrived at airport half an hour before flight and plane still hadn’t landed. The lady was so rude, never experienced anyone like her at all, she would not let us check in and board our flight, she just hid in her office. The fact is they left the counter unoccupied. A click of 2 buttons and we could have got on that plane. Those short flights are expensive, Air NZ needs more competition Very very bad experience Shame on you
Great food, coffee very pleasant.
Went to watch the Australian Hercules plane today. The plane didn't land but did some "touch & go" landing exercises on the runway. Shame it didn't land and come up to the airport terminal so we could get a closer look. Oh well....maybe next time??
Great to see flights back in full swing tonight. Fantastic service for Northlanders. Convenient location. Good parking, lounge/cafe zones. Friendly team. Handy parking. 1st HR free.
Very helpful staff , awesome experience
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