Maré Airport – MEE

Located on the island of Maré, New Caledonia, Maré Airport is a public domestic airport which is the primary entry point to the island via air. It is part of the town of La Roche and is sometimes called La Roche Airport. Maré Airport goes by the ICAO airport code NWWR and IATA code MEE.

Best Time to Visit

The airport stands at the elevation of 43 meters above mean sea level and features a single paved runway with a length of 1,000 meters and, width of 25 meters. There are two airlines currently using the airport, Air Caledonie and Air Loyaute, which connects to the airports at Lifou, Tiga, Ouvéa, and Nouméa. Flights to and from Nouméa are the busiest and most frequent among the routes. Maré is home to a couple of stunning beaches and natural attractions, so make sure to explore the island if you’re coming in from Maré Airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Within about half an hour’s drive from Maré Airport, you can find the beachfront lodging of Hotel Nengone Village, Gîte hour's, and Chez Nath. Gîte Seday and Chez Nath are small inns run by locals and are conveniently located near the market and tourist sites. These cozy accommodations also offer traditional huts and camping sites that will make you live like a local for the rest of your staycation in the island. The best part is that you can rent the rooms for as low as $40 per night, and there are available airport shuttles upon request.