Celebrating 65 years connecting the Wellington region

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Aerial photo of Wellington Airport's official opening day event on 25 October 1959 looking down on seven planes parked on display with crowds of people walking around them.

Take a trip down memory lane to celebrate the 65th anniversary our official opening on 25 October 1959.

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