The year ended 31 March 1966 saw Wesport handle 7,557 passengers, an increase from 6,615 the year before. The runway was sealed in October 1970 to allow Friendship flights from Christchurch via Hokitika and onto Nelson and Wellington 6 days per week. Both the northbound and the southbound services flew into Westport in the afternoon.
In March 31, 1966, Wesport handled 7,557 passengers, marking an increase from 6,615 the previous year. The runway was sealed in October 1970 to facilitate Friendship flights from Christchurch via Hokitika and onto Nelson and Wellington six days a week. Both northbound and southbound services arrived at Westport in the afternoon.