Wellington International Airport is called Ronggothai. It is the largest transit hub of air travel in New Zealand . The airport occupies a large area of 110 hectares, while he only has one runway with a length of almost 2 km. The opening of the airport was back in 1929 and six years later he began to serve freight and commercial passenger flights. Surprisingly, the very building of the international terminal was built only in 1986 by a New Zealand company, without attracting foreign experts, but the modern interior of the terminal was created not long ago - in 2010.
Interesting Facts
Wellington Airport is known for rough and turbulent landings, even if it takes large planes. This is due to the fact that it is located near the Cook Strait, which creates strong and gusty winds. About this feature Rongotai airlines do not always tell their passengers, so those who are faced with this for the first time can experience stress.
In 2003, the airport was installed impressive size Gollum statue in honor of the premiere of the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." The statue is a landmark Ronggothai.
Since Wellington Airport is located on the shore of the bay of Liol Bay, it can be reached not only by car, but also by water transport. Ronttotai owns three piers south, southwest and northwest.
How to get there?
Rongotai International Airport is 5.5 km southeast of the center of the capital . You can get there by taxi or by your own car. Stewart Duff Dr. av. The airport is located in the city, so there is no transfer from it, because it is not difficult to get to it.