Whakatane Airport

Cute little airport. Seems like 1 man is able to run the complete business :)

It's a lovely airport with friendly, very helpful staff ,the design of the building is really unique and there's a branch of the Little Goose Eatery where one can have coffee and something to eat.

Considering the national carrier pulled out of here a few years back,it's amazing the support Air Chatham gets for a smaller carrier.It still travels to Auckland not to sure,if once or twice a week.It's architecture is as zany from the inside to the outside.Has thatwon't forget me charm".Has basic amenities

Great little regional hub for Air Chathams, connecting with Auckland, and a superlative little early 1970s playful design by Kiwi architect Roger Walker. The wee observation patio, up the central spiral stairs, is a hidden gem (if only there were more planes)!

This is a small, but functional airport. It has great views of the apron from inside and outside. No security and a quick check in; definitely 5 stars!

Great regional airport. Supporting local. Rarely closed for bad weather.

This is a great airport to travel too or from. Easy access. Heap's of free parking. I love it.

Small but fully functional airport. Only one airline operates with limited flight options. Could be 5 star if had more flight options.

When I first arrived in Whakatane, I was taken a back by the size of the Airport and Air Chatham plane. It is small but oh so superior to the bigger Airports I have been through. Everyone is helpful, smiley and so friendly. Clean toliets, comfortable waiting area with ample charging ports and air con. Upon arrival a lovely local gentleman by the name of Aaron offered me a ride to my motel instead of ordering a taxi. I bumped into him again today as I head back to Auckland en route to Sydney. The lovely ladies at Air Chathams check in counters are ever so helpful and such beautiful souls. A testament to all the lovely locals I met during my stay. I will be back again, but this time with my husband! Tena koutou katoa mo to manaakitanga i tenei ra whakata!

If you're an aviator NZWK (Whakatane Airfield) is a great airfield to visit.As at writing this post landing fees for GA (general aviation) was zero - you don't hear this very often!Looked like there were two fuel bowsers too.We flew in Saturday lunchtime and was surprised to see the cafe area closed, even though an Air Chathams flight was due in within 20 minutes.Great little airport in a beautiful part of the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.