Ouvéa Airport (NWWV)
Medium airport · Ouvéa, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia
Airport data
| Name | Ouvéa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NWWV |
| IATA | UVE |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°38'27" E 166°34'23" -20.64093, 166.57302 |
| Location | Ouvéa, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ouvéa Airport at a glance
Ouvéa Airport is a medium airport in Ouvéa, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia, known to airline systems as UVE. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NWWV 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 NWWV 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 Ouvéa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifou Airport | NWWL | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Tiga Airport | NWWA | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Touho Airport | NWWU | 138 km (75 NM) |
| La Tontouta International Airport | NWWW | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Maré Airport | NWWR | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ouvéa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Ouvéa 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 Ouvéa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ouvéa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ouvéa Airport is NWWV, and its IATA code is UVE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ouvéa Airport above sea level?
Ouvéa 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 Ouvéa Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.6409, 166.5730 — in Ouvéa, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lifou Airport, about 71 km away.
Does NWWV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NWWV 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 Ouvéa Airport?
Ouvéa Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 3,609 ft (1100 m) with a ASP surface.