Île des Pins Airport (NWWE)
Medium airport · Île des Pins, Province Sud, New Caledonia
Airport data
| Name | Île des Pins Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NWWE |
| IATA | ILP |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°35'20" E 167°27'22" -22.58890, 167.45599 |
| Location | Île des Pins, Province Sud, New Caledonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,608 ft (1100 m) | 76 ft | ASP | Yes |
Île des Pins Airport at a glance
Île des Pins Airport is a medium airport in Île des Pins, Province Sud, New Caledonia, known to airline systems as ILP. The field elevation of 315 ft (96 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NWWE 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, 10/28, offers 3,608 ft (1100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NWWE 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 Île des Pins Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nouméa Magenta Airport | NWWM | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Maré Airport | NWWR | 137 km (74 NM) |
| La Tontouta International Airport | NWWW | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Tiga Airport | NWWA | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Lifou Airport | NWWL | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Île des Pins Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 315 ft field elevation of Île des Pins 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 Île des Pins Airport
What is the ICAO code of Île des Pins Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Île des Pins Airport is NWWE, and its IATA code is ILP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Île des Pins Airport above sea level?
Île des Pins Airport sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Île des Pins Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.5889, 167.4560 — in Île des Pins, Province Sud, New Caledonia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nouméa Magenta Airport, about 108 km away.
Does NWWE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NWWE 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 Île des Pins Airport?
Île des Pins Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,608 ft (1100 m) with a ASP surface.