Light aircraft on the apron beside the grass airstrip at Waiheke Island Aerodrome, framed by green hills and Hauraki Gulf views.

Airport

Waiheke Island Aerodrome (WIK)

Waiheke Island Aerodrome is a small private airport serving Waiheke Island, located in the Hauraki Gulf about 17 nautical miles northeast of Auckland. It provides a gateway for private aircraft and helicopter transfers to island beaches, wineries, and villages such as Onetangi, Oneroa, and Ostend.

Passengers

Luggage

About Waiheke Island Aerodrome

Waiheke Island Aerodrome is the only airport on Waiheke Island, a privately owned airfield on a ridge south of Onetangi Bay in the Hauraki Gulf, about 17 nautical miles northeast of Auckland. It serves private fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, and prior permission to land is required.

The airfield has a single grass runway aligned 17/35 and roughly 655 metres long, used mainly for private flights, charter operations such as Waiheke Wings, and medical evacuation flights to hospitals in Auckland. It is also the island's only licensed helicopter landing site.

Located about 3.8 kilometres east of Ostend and between Onetangi and Woodside Bay, the aerodrome sits around 122 metres above sea level. Waiheke Island is most commonly reached from Auckland by a ferry service of about 40 minutes, while helicopter transfers from the Auckland area can reach the airfield in around 12 minutes.

With no large passenger terminal, the aerodrome is geared toward private aviation rather than scheduled airline services. Travellers arriving here continue to beaches, wineries, and villages such as Onetangi, Oneroa, and Ostend by private car, taxi, or pre-arranged transfer.

Grass runway, timber clubhouse and light aircraft at Waiheke Island Aerodrome (WIK), New Zealand, with Hauraki Gulf views

Terminal Overview

Travelers walking beneath terminal signs inside an airport

Terminals

Waiheke Island Aerodrome does not have traditional passenger terminals. Operations are handled through a small privately operated airfield facility near Onetangi Bay, serving private fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Waiheke Island Aerodrome

Transfers

Book private transfers from Waiheke Island Aerodrome to holiday homes, wineries, beaches, and villages such as Onetangi, Oneroa, and Ostend across Waiheke Island.

Hourly Chauffeur

Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the aerodrome to vineyards, events, business meetings, or scenic locations around Waiheke Island.

Car Rental

Rent a car for independent travel around Waiheke Island after arriving at the aerodrome, with pickup arranged through local suppliers and ferry terminals.

Bus & Group Transfers

Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Waiheke Island Aerodrome, ferry terminals, vineyards, event venues, and other island destinations.