Maré Airport (NWWR)
Medium airport · Maré, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia
Airport data
| Name | Maré Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NWWR |
| IATA | MEE |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°28'57" E 168°2'18" -21.48244, 168.03847 |
| Location | Maré, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 82 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maré Airport at a glance
Maré Airport is a medium airport in Maré, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia, known to airline systems as MEE. The field elevation of 141 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NWWR 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, 13/31, offers 3,281 ft (1000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NWWR 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 Maré Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiga Airport | NWWA | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Lifou Airport | NWWL | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Île des Pins Airport | NWWE | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Ouvéa Airport | NWWV | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Nouméa Magenta Airport | NWWM | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maré Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 141 ft field elevation of Maré 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 Maré Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maré Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maré Airport is NWWR, and its IATA code is MEE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maré Airport above sea level?
Maré Airport sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maré Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.4824, 168.0385 — in Maré, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tiga Airport, about 49 km away.
Does NWWR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NWWR 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 Maré Airport?
Maré Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 3,281 ft (1000 m) with a ASP surface.