50th Anniversary

This year Wellington Airport celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the new Wellington Airport in 1959.

Public Open Day Sunday 1 November 2009

The Wellington community joined us in celebrating 50 Wild Years of Wellington Airport at our Public Open Day on Sunday 1 November. See photos from the Open Day here

On the left, 1959 Check-In Area (Image Courtesy Alexander Turnbull Library)

On the right, 1959 Wellington Airport Open Day (Image Courtesy Alexander Turnbull Library)

If you have memories of special times or events at Wellington Airport over the years, we’d like to hear from you at 50years@wellingtonairport.co.nz