Wānaka Airport Future Review

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Have your say on the future options for Wānaka Airport

Egis (independent consultants) are engaging with Queenstown Lakes District communities as part of the future review study for Wānaka Airport. The future review will set the vision, values, objectives and preferred outcomes for Wānaka Airport. This is an independent review and Egis want to hear what is important to the Wānaka community, Airport operators and users to help shape the Airport’s future potential. What does living, working and playing in this unique landscape mean to you? What role should the airport play in your future?

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Background

Wānaka Airport is located approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Wānaka township, near the village of Luggate in New Zealand’s Otago region. The airport is owned by QLDC and operated by Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) under a management services agreement. Wānaka Airport is a vibrant and diverse aviation hub. It supports a wide range of activities including scenic flights, skydiving, flight training, aircraft maintenance, NASA ballon launches, and general aviation. It is also hosts major events such as the Warbirds Over Wānaka International Air Show and Warbirds & Wheels displays. The airport is home to over 11 aviation-related businesses and supports approximately 250 jobs, making it a key contributor to the local economy.

In July 2024 as part of LTP consultation, QLDC signalled its intent to develop a long-term plan for the Wānaka Airport. As part of this process Egis has now been engaged to undertake the Wānaka Airport future review. This review will explore the airport’s long-term role, its economic impact, and its integration into New Zealand’s broader aeronautical network. The future of Wānaka Airport’ is not just about infrastructure - it's about strengthening community ties, supporting regional economic growth, and celebrating the spirit of aviation.


How to have your say

The interactive pin drop activity on a map is based on a simple SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). The online survey asks questions around travel patterns, community lifestyle values and airport values. These are available until 15 July 2025.

The Community drop-in sessions were held in Wānaka on 27 and 28 June. These have now been completed.


Opportunities to find out more

There will be a further round of engagement and drop-in session in Wānaka in August 2025. The exact dates and venues for these sessions will be confirmed soon.


What happens next

Following the first round of engagement, Egis will develop several potential future scenarios for Wānaka Airport. There will then be a second round of engagement, to enable the community to evaluate and provide feedback on these scenarios. This second round of engagement will involve more in person drop-in sessions in Wānaka, combined with online options to provide your feedback. These will be available in August 2025.


Got a question?

If you have a question, please submit on the Q&A tool below and we'll get it answered as soon as possible. All questions and answers will be published for everyone to see.

Have your say on the future options for Wānaka Airport

Egis (independent consultants) are engaging with Queenstown Lakes District communities as part of the future review study for Wānaka Airport. The future review will set the vision, values, objectives and preferred outcomes for Wānaka Airport. This is an independent review and Egis want to hear what is important to the Wānaka community, Airport operators and users to help shape the Airport’s future potential. What does living, working and playing in this unique landscape mean to you? What role should the airport play in your future?

Quick links:


Background

Wānaka Airport is located approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Wānaka township, near the village of Luggate in New Zealand’s Otago region. The airport is owned by QLDC and operated by Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) under a management services agreement. Wānaka Airport is a vibrant and diverse aviation hub. It supports a wide range of activities including scenic flights, skydiving, flight training, aircraft maintenance, NASA ballon launches, and general aviation. It is also hosts major events such as the Warbirds Over Wānaka International Air Show and Warbirds & Wheels displays. The airport is home to over 11 aviation-related businesses and supports approximately 250 jobs, making it a key contributor to the local economy.

In July 2024 as part of LTP consultation, QLDC signalled its intent to develop a long-term plan for the Wānaka Airport. As part of this process Egis has now been engaged to undertake the Wānaka Airport future review. This review will explore the airport’s long-term role, its economic impact, and its integration into New Zealand’s broader aeronautical network. The future of Wānaka Airport’ is not just about infrastructure - it's about strengthening community ties, supporting regional economic growth, and celebrating the spirit of aviation.


How to have your say

The interactive pin drop activity on a map is based on a simple SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). The online survey asks questions around travel patterns, community lifestyle values and airport values. These are available until 15 July 2025.

The Community drop-in sessions were held in Wānaka on 27 and 28 June. These have now been completed.


Opportunities to find out more

There will be a further round of engagement and drop-in session in Wānaka in August 2025. The exact dates and venues for these sessions will be confirmed soon.


What happens next

Following the first round of engagement, Egis will develop several potential future scenarios for Wānaka Airport. There will then be a second round of engagement, to enable the community to evaluate and provide feedback on these scenarios. This second round of engagement will involve more in person drop-in sessions in Wānaka, combined with online options to provide your feedback. These will be available in August 2025.


Got a question?

If you have a question, please submit on the Q&A tool below and we'll get it answered as soon as possible. All questions and answers will be published for everyone to see.

Wānaka Airport Future Review Q&A

If you have a question, please submit on the Q&A tool and we'll get it answered as soon as possible. All questions and answers will be published for everyone to see.

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    Are you considering the wanaka air port upgraded to Air bus 320 range? This will help the wanka and near surbs to move forward with the development and domastic connectivity to travel time for other major cities

    Chandima asked 29 days ago

    The first stage of the engagement process is currently underway, as part of this we are gathering feedback from the wider community around what they would like to see from Wanaka Airport in the future. Based on this feedback we will then develop some potential future scenarios for a second round of engagement. Depending on the feedback we get during the first stage, this option may be incorporated into one of the future scenarios for further discussions. 

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    Could you please provide an email address to which responses can be sent? At the drop-ins, Egis mentioned that this is an acceptable way to submit. Thank you.

    Mark9305 asked 22 days ago

    Submissions can be sent to: geoff.anderson@egis-group.com

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    Who is paying Egis?

    CENZ asked about 1 month ago

    Queenstown Lakes District Council

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    Why do we need a long term plan for the Wānaka Airport and why current airport operations are not sufficient? Why is driving a change to status quo?

    Kostya asked about 1 month ago

    Airports are long term transport infrastructure assets that serve the community. Therefore it is essential airports have a long term plan to prepare the airport for future changes in the aviation industry and also for the future changes required by the communities and airport users that the airport serves.

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