Koné Airport (NWWD)
Medium airport · Koné, Province Nord, New Caledonia
Airport data
| Name | Koné Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NWWD |
| IATA | KNQ |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°3'13" E 164°50'20" -21.05355, 164.83877 |
| Location | Koné, Province Nord, New Caledonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 66 ft | MAC | Yes |
Koné Airport at a glance
Koné Airport is a medium airport in Koné, Province Nord, New Caledonia, known to airline systems as KNQ. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NWWD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 3,281 ft (1000 m) of mac surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NWWD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Koné Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Touho Airport | NWWU | 53 km (29 NM) |
| La Tontouta International Airport | NWWW | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Ouvéa Airport | NWWV | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Nouméa Magenta Airport | NWWM | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Lifou Airport | NWWL | 251 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Koné Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Koné Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for New Caledonia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Koné Airport
What is the ICAO code of Koné Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Koné Airport is NWWD, and its IATA code is KNQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Koné Airport above sea level?
Koné Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Koné Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.0536, 164.8388 — in Koné, Province Nord, New Caledonia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Touho Airport, about 53 km away.
Does NWWD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NWWD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Koné Airport?
Koné Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,281 ft (1000 m) with a MAC surface.