Whanganui Airport (named Wanganui Airport until 2016) is the airport that serves Whanganui, New Zealand . It is located to the south of Whanganui River, approximately 4 km from the centre of Whanganui. The airport has a single asphalt runway and 4 grass runways.The airport has a single terminal with just two gates. History The airport was opened in 1954, and services to the airport began in November that year. In September 2013, Air New Zealand announced that it would withdraw services from Whanganui to Wellington and Taupo in December 2013. Sounds Air briefly took over the Wellington route, however this was later terminated on 15 May 2015. Air New Zealand then dropped their Auckland to Whanganui service on 31 July 2016. Air Chathams now operates to Whanganui from Auckland. Air Whanganui is based at the airport which offer charter and medivac flights. The Mayor of Whanganui Annette Main says that with the commitment of Air Chathams it saved the airport from closure. Airlines and destinations See also List of airports in New Zealand List of airlines of New Zealand Transport in New Zealand References External links Whanganui Airport website Airports in New Zealand Buildings and structures in Whanganui Transport in Manawatū-Whanganui Whanganui Transport buildings and structures in Manawatū-Whanganui