A VIEW FROM ABOVE ›› FACTS & FIGURES 2017 ›› WELLINGTON AIRPORT Direct destinations AT A GLANCE 25 from Wellington Airport Total passengers a year 6M Airlines; Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, 9 Sounds Air, Air Chathams, Golden Bay Air Aircraft movements (number Rongotai Airport became an aerodrome of flights arriving and departing) in 1929, but the Wellington Airport we know today opened officially on 85,000 24 October 1959 with thousands of Total number spectators there to witness the event. of aircraft seats The opening of the airport went ahead with 7.6M a temporary terminal, affectionately called the “tin shed”; it ended up being a little Average daily flights more than temporary – lasting until 1999 when the new terminal was finally built in 250 its place. Flights per week to Australia, Fiji, and Today, we help take nearly 6 million 70+ Singapore totalling 1.1 million seats passengers direct to 25 destinations around the world every year. Increase in Asian visitors from Singapore +27% Airlines (fastest growing new international 4,000T route) in the first 6 months of operation Asphalt replaced on 110ha the runway each year Built on 110 hectares of land 60 Volunteer ambassadors assisting passengers 27 Qualified firefighters in the Emergency Service Team – fully equipped land and 66/34 sea-based firefighting and rescue vehicles Owned by Infratil and Wellington City Council ›› 2 Wellington Airport – A View from Above 2017 3 ‹‹ ›› PASSENGER ›› AIRLINES & PROFILE DESTINATIONS International arrivals In the last 5 years numbers have nationality*: 5.1M 900,000 soared and we reached the six million passenger mark in 2017. 25 20 New Zealand 50% Domestic International Destinations Domestic Overseas 50% passengers passengers Passenger numbers have been directly served destinations lifted by new Jetstar, Fiji Airways - Australian 36% • Auckland - European 6% and Singapore Airlines routes, increases in capacity from both • Hamilton - Asian 3% 20% 80% Air New Zealand and Qantas and 9 • Tauranga - North American 2.5% International International business arrivals leisure arrivals new services from Sounds Air. Airlines - Pacific Islands 0.5% • Rotorua - Other 2% • AirNZ • Taupo • Qantas • Gisborne Passenger age groups: • Virgin • Napier 20-34 yrs 24% • Singapore Airlines • New Plymouth Singapore 35-49 yrs 25% 4 flights per week • Fiji Airways • Palmerston North 65+yrs 12% • Jetstar • Picton • Sounds Air • Blenheim • Air Chathams • Nelson • Golden Bay Air • Takaka • Westport • Christchurch • Timaru • Dunedin Brisbane • Queenstown 12-14 flights per week Fiji • Invercargill Gold Coast 2-5 flights per week • Chatham Islands 3-4 flights per week Sydney 24-26 flights per week Canberra 4 flights per week Melbourne 12-14 flights per week Wellington * Represents passengers flying International directly to Wellington Airport (excludes visitors connecting domestically via Auckland/Christchurch ›› 4 Wellington Airport – A View from Above 2017 5 ‹‹ ›› $300M INVESTMENT ›› AIRPORT PROGRAMME FACILITIES 16 34 Runway and airfield Transport hub development programme The 8 storey multi-level transport hub We have some 40ha of asphalt, will add 1,089 covered parking spaces including the critical 60m wide runway right outside the terminal. This upgrade ‘pavement’. It is expertly designed will bring expanded pick-up and drop- and managed to ensure maximum off area, undercover bus area, bicycle safety in all conditions thanks to our parking, real-time display of available runway maintenance programme. We spaces, charging ports for electric cars spend $6 million a year on pavement and more. This is set to complete in mid Integrated domestic and Runway designators 16 and 34 maintenance and improvements. If 2018. international terminal (domestic relate to compass bearings, the surface of State Highway 1 is terminal expanded in 2016). i.e. 160 degrees and 340 degrees. the Toyota Corolla of pavement, then Main terminal extension Wellington Airport is the Tesla. In The extension of the main terminal 30 stands in total for aircraft Grass around the runway is special 2017, we’ll be undertaking the full was completed in 2016. There is an P parking from Code E to Code B with Avanex endophyte grass, which reconstruction of our main taxiway. extra 6000sqm of space, new seating, international and domestic swing deters birds and helps prevent any more food and shopping choices and a capability. wildlife incidents with aircraft. International terminal enhancements convenient centralised screening point. With the significant international Plus, there are twice as many toilets. Single runway 2000m long by The runway has a special heavy 45m wide. duty pavement, capable of growth, we are developing further The middle of the terminal is being supporting a 350 ton aircraft. enhancements to cater for passenger opened up to provide a hub of natural growth. Runway surface is grooved for its light. Once complete there will be full length, aiding surface water Airport curfew operates from Rydges additional seating and many more to flow off and improve friction for 0100hrs to 0600hrs. food & beverage and shopping choices Construction of the four star hotel aircraft wheel braking capable of featuring the best of Wellington and Runway capacity average 30 aircraft commenced May 2017. This will be supporting a 350 ton aircraft. the world. movements per hour. accessed from within the terminal Main terminal includes 11 retailers and will offer 134 rooms, along with and 14 food and beverage outlets Peak aircraft movements was conference facilities, a restaurant and (including 2 cafés). 135,700 in 1997, aircraft movements bar. Completion in 2018. in 2017 was 99,444. Largest aircraft with regular passenger service is a B777-200. ›› 6 Wellington Airport – A View from Above 2017 7 ‹‹ ›› QUICK FACTS Transport Emergency Services • Wellington Airport is 6km away Wellington Airport has an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), providing a command from Wellington CBD, making it easily centre during emergencies or significant disruptions. The EOC is coupled with an accessible by public buses, shuttles, Airport Emergency Response app. taxis and personal cars, motorcycles Along with 27 qualified firefighters, the following emergency land and sea vehicles and bicycles. are operated: • 2200 public car park spaces (additional 1089 after completion of Transport Hub). • Two 2013 Rosenbauer Panther VO12 – • One 2014 Chevrolet Silverado K3500HD Major Foam Vehicles. – Support Utility/Tow Vehicle for Airport • 11 rental car/camper-van operators and Marine 2. facilities for tour buses. • One 2001 Mills Tui Striker 6-6500 – Major Foam Vehicle. • Two 1985 Unipower Fire Striker RE4 – • Airport Flyer bus – express service Spare Major Foam Vehicle. • One 1986 Mercedes Benz Unimog from within the airport campus to the W1300L – Tow vehicle for Airport • Two marine vehicles – Cougar Cat & 2007 Hutt Valley, through Wellington CBD Marine 1. Senator RH750. every 20 minutes. • One 2006 Mitsubishi Challenger – Crew Chief/Command & Control. Technology • Free wireless internet access for travellers and visitors – on average 10,000 daily users. • Truly diverse high-speed fibre connections, including 1 microwave link – provides greater resilience in the event of a major disaster. • E-Gates at international departures and arrivals – 20 seconds to scan passport and check for facial recognition. • CUTE (Common Use Terminal Equipment) technology – common use platform for airlines to use for check-in and boarding control. • Self-boarding gates for regional flights – at the new automated gate, passengers can simply scan their boarding pass to board the aircraft. ›› 8 Wellington Airport – A View from Above 2017 9 ‹‹ ›› COMMUNITY SUPPORT Our Workforce 1500 Staff across Airport campus Around 1,500 staff work on the Wellington Airport campus across a variety of aviation roles and companies. 120 Wellington Airport employees Wellington Airport itself employs around 120 people directly of which 38 are operational staff and 27 qualified firefighters. Awards We’re proud of Wellington Airport and our achievements: Every year the Airport is proud to play “We are proud to be able to bring a supporting role in the region’s events such a vibrant street arts festival • Major Airport of the Year, New Zealand • The Rock, Commercial Architecture and community endeavours. Airports Association, 2016 Award, New Zealand Institute of to Wellington and are honoured Architects Wellington Architecture • World of WearableArt • Spruce Goose, Silver Award, New Zealand to be recognised alongside other Awards, 2011 • Wellington Airport Regional Commercial Project Awards, 2015 amazing movers and shakers in Community Awards • The Rock, Spatial Design Purple Pin our community. So many people • Safety Innovation Award, Finalist, Site Supreme Award, Designers Institute of • Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park Safe Construction H&S Awards, 2015 contribute to this event with New Zealand Best Awards, 2011 • Lyall Bay Surf Life Saving Club their time, energy, creativity and • Workplace Safety Award, Winner, • The Rock, Airport Project of the Year, • CubaDupa Wellington Gold Awards, 2013 enthusiasm to make Wellington’s New Zealand Airports Association • Life Flight Trust CubaDupa such an extraordinary Awards, 2011 • Aviation Safety Award, continued • Wellington on a Plate experience for all. A huge thank commitment towards creating a safer • The Rock, Excellence in Steel • New Zealand Festival apron, ExxonMobil Aviation you to everyone who becomes Construction Award, Steel Construction • New Zealand Fringe Festival part of our community in delivering • Major Airport of the Year, New Zealand New Zealand Awards, 2011 • Marine Education Centre Airports Association 2011 this event.” • The Rock, Merit Award, New Zealand • Surf Life Saving Clubs Kate Louise Elliot • The Rock, Inside World Festival of Property Council Awards, 2011 • Wellington Phoenix General Manager CubaDupa Interiors Transport Award, 2011 • Victoria University Tourism Scholarship ›› 10 Wellington Airport - A View from Above 2017 11 ‹‹ .