Wellington Airport evacuated after fire alarm activated

4:41 pm on 30 October 2023
Crowds outside Wellington Airport after it was evacuated.

Crowds outside Wellington Airport after it was evacuated. Photo: RNZ / Rhonwyn Newson

Wellington Airport was evacuated due to a fire alarm being activated but has now been given the all clear for people to re-enter.

Fire and Emergency sent two fire trucks to the airport.

Wellington Airport said its southwest pier had been evacuated due to a smoke alarm being activated.

A spokesperson for the airport said the gates affected were 13-17, which are for domestic flights.

The airport could not confirm how many flight were affected by the delay.

Wellington Airport was evacuated after a fire alarm sounded.

Wellington Airport was evacuated after a fire alarm sounded. Photo: RNZ / Rhonwyn Newson