These operations include:
- Flightseeing to Milford and Mount Cook and surrounding areas
- Scheduled domestic return service to/ from Christchurch with Sounds Air
- A large and growing number of helicopters offering training and charter
- Pilot training on Cessna and various aircraft types
- Tandem skydiving flights and parachuting using a custom-designed turbine aircraft
- Private sport and recreation and general aviation
- Agricultural companies with topdressing operations based out of Wānaka Airport
- Charter operations, particularly ski tours
- Regular military visits
- Adventure flying in military aircraft
Wānaka Airport and the wider community
Wānaka Airport contributes significantly to the local and regional economies. Queenstown Airport is approximately an hours' drive away offering direct trans-Tasman and daily domestic flights.
Governance
Wānaka Airport is owned by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC). Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) manages Wānaka Airport’s day-to-day operations on behalf of QLDC under a management services agreement.
