Westport's only air link could be cut within months

Originair won't guarantee its Westport-Wellington service beyond May, after failing to secure Government and local funding.

NZ Airports Association CEO Billie Moore says Westport is one of the last remaining airports still co-owned by the taxpayer.

She says taxpayers already cover half the airport's annual shortfall - just to keep essential services running.

Moore says the public contribution needs to be beneficial.