Touho Airport (NWWU)
Medium airport · Touho, Province Nord, New Caledonia
Airport data
| Name | Touho Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NWWU |
| IATA | TOU |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°47'24" E 165°15'34" -20.79013, 165.25952 |
| Location | Touho, Province Nord, New Caledonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Touho Airport at a glance
Touho Airport is a medium airport in Touho, Province Nord, New Caledonia, known to airline systems as TOU. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NWWU 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 3,609 ft (1100 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 NWWU 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 Touho Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Koné Airport | NWWD | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Ouvéa Airport | NWWV | 138 km (75 NM) |
| La Tontouta International Airport | NWWW | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Lifou Airport | NWWL | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Nouméa Magenta Airport | NWWM | 206 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Touho Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Touho 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 Touho Airport
What is the ICAO code of Touho Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Touho Airport is NWWU, and its IATA code is TOU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Touho Airport above sea level?
Touho Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Touho Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.7901, 165.2595 — in Touho, Province Nord, New Caledonia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Koné Airport, about 53 km away.
Does NWWU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NWWU 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 Touho Airport?
Touho Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 3,609 ft (1100 m) with a ASP surface.