Most large jet aircraft can safely use Wellington .
The short runway severely limits their range to short - haul flights , and passenger numbers on trans - Tasman routes generally do not qualify the use of aircraft larger than the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737 - 800 .
Most large jet aircraft can safely use Wellington but the short runway severely limits their range to short - haul flights , and passenger numbers on trans - Tasman routes generally do not qualify the use of aircraft larger than the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737 - 800 .