Woodbourne Airport
Woodbourne Airport, identified as BHE and NZWB, is a medium airport serving Blenheim in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. Set at an elevation of 109 feet (33 m), it is a practical gateway for travellers heading to wine country, coastal scenery, and the top of the South Island. Its location makes it especially useful for visitors planning to explore Blenheim itself, nearby cellar doors, or onward routes toward Picton and the Marlborough Sounds.
About Woodbourne Airport
Woodbourne Airport, identified as BHE and NZWB, is a medium airport serving Blenheim in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. Set at an elevation of 109 feet (33 m), it is a practical gateway for travellers heading to wine country, coastal scenery, and the top of the South Island. Its location makes it especially useful for visitors planning to explore Blenheim itself, nearby cellar doors, or onward routes toward Picton and the Marlborough Sounds.
Overview
Woodbourne Airport, identified as BHE and NZWB, is a medium airport serving Blenheim in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. Set at an elevation of 109 feet (33 m), it is a practical gateway for travellers heading to wine country, coastal scenery, and the top of the South Island. Its location makes it especially useful for visitors planning to explore Blenheim itself, nearby cellar doors, or onward routes toward Picton and the Marlborough Sounds.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, so check arrival and departure times carefully if you are connecting from elsewhere in New Zealand.
- Woodbourne Airport has three runways, giving it flexible operating capability for different aircraft and conditions.
- The main paved runway is 06R/24L, which is 4,675 feet long, surfaced in asphalt, and lighted for added operational support.
- Two additional gravel runways, 06L/24R and 10/28, measure 4,675 feet and 3,878 feet respectively.
- As a regional airport, it is generally easier to navigate than a major international hub, which can mean a quicker and less stressful start or end to your trip.
Airfield And Access
For most visitors, the key point is that Woodbourne Airport combines regional convenience with enough infrastructure to handle regular air traffic efficiently. The mix of asphalt and gravel runways reflects its working role as a functional transport airport rather than a large-scale metropolitan gateway. If you are flying into Blenheim for leisure, expect an airport experience focused on straightforward arrivals, simple orientation, and fast access onward to the town and the wider Marlborough area.
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FAQ
Woodbourne Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Woodbourne Airport is located in Blenheim, New Zealand (Oceania), at coordinates -41.510°, 173.870°.
- Its IATA code is BHE and its ICAO code is NZWB.
- Woodbourne Airport serves Blenheim, New Zealand. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Woodbourne Airport operates on Pacific/Auckland local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Woodbourne Airport sits at latitude -41.510° and longitude 173.870°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BHE. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BHE is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BHE on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 1 Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Marlborough, 7206, New Zealand, the phone number is +64 3-573 5580, the official website is https://www.omegarentalcars.com/blenheim-airport-car-rental/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=blenheim. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in New Zealand. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.