
Regional airport · Mare Isl, New Caledonia
Mare Island/La Roche (Loyalty Islands)
- Elevation
- 141 ft
- Coordinates
- 21°29′S 168°02′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Noumea
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Field information
NWWR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Mare Island/La Roche (Loyalty Islands) (NWWR/MEE) has one runway, 13/31, 3,281 ft (1,000 m) long of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NWWR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Noumea
Country
New Caledonia
NC
Municipality
Maré
Elevation
141 ft
Position
-21.4824, 168.0385
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · NWWR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) | 82 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NWWR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mare Island/La Roche (Loyalty Islands) (NWWR / MEE) in Mare Isl, New Caledonia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NWWR is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NWWR
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – New Caledonia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with France's Direction générale de l'aviation civile (DGAC). Applicable permit lead times for New Caledonia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for New Caledonia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NWWR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NWWR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at NWWR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NWWR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NWWR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NWWR: 21° 28′ 57″ S 168° 2′ 18″ E; elevation 141 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Mare Isl
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mare Isl. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NWWR.
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Cargo Operations at NWWR
Support for freighter operations into NWWR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NWWR sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- NWWATigaTiga, New Caledonia27 NM330°→
- NWWLLifou Island/Ouanaham (Loyalty Islands)Lifou Isl, New Caledonia62 NM313°→
- NWWEMouéMoue, New Caledonia74 NM206°→
- NWWOEdmond CanéIle Ouen, New Caledonia91 NM230°→
- NWWVOuvea Island/Ouloup (Loyalty Islands)Fayaoue, New Caledonia96 NM301°→
- NWWWNoumea/La Tontouta IntlNoumea, New Caledonia107 NM252°→
Operating into NWWR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Mare Island/La Roche (Loyalty Islands) — one desk for the whole trip.