Lifou Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Lifou, New Caledonia. Its IATA code is LIF and its ICAO code is NWWL. The airport lies at an elevation of 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 3,609 ft (1,100 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Noumea time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LIF
- ICAO code
- NWWL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 92 ft (28 m)
- Coordinates
- -20.7746, 167.2393
- Time zone
- Pacific/Noumea
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,609 ft · 1,100 m | 98 ft · 30 m | MAC | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lifou Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TGJ Tiga Airport | Tiga, New Caledonia | 69 km · 43 mi |
| UVE Ouvéa Airport | Ouvéa, New Caledonia | 71 km · 44 mi |
| MEE Maré Airport | Maré, New Caledonia | 114 km · 71 mi |
| NOU La Tontouta International Airport | Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia | 174 km · 108 mi |
| GEA Nouméa Magenta Airport | Nouméa, New Caledonia | 183 km · 114 mi |
| ILP Île des Pins Airport | Île des Pins, New Caledonia | 203 km · 126 mi |
| TOU Touho Airport | Touho, New Caledonia | 206 km · 128 mi |
| KNQ Koné Airport | Koné, New Caledonia | 251 km · 156 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LIF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,154 | 1,338 | 1,163 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,899 | 4,287 | 3,725 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,299 | 4,535 | 3,941 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,560 | 5,319 | 4,622 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,936 | 6,174 | 5,365 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,106 | 6,901 | 5,997 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,127 | 6,914 | 6,008 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,920 | 8,028 | 6,976 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,098 | 8,139 | 7,072 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,176 | 8,187 | 7,115 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,892 | 8,632 | 7,501 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,909 | 8,642 | 7,510 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 15,511 | 9,638 | 8,375 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,261 | 10,104 | 8,780 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,438 | 10,214 | 8,876 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,594 | 10,311 | 8,960 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | TONTOUTA INFO | 125.100 |
| APP | TONTOUTA APP | 119.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lifou Airport?
The IATA code of Lifou Airport is LIF and its ICAO code is NWWL.
Where is Lifou Airport located?
Lifou Airport is in Lifou, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia, at -20.7746, 167.2393.
What time zone is Lifou Airport in?
Lifou Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Noumea. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Lifou Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 3,609 ft (1,100 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lifou Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tiga Airport (TGJ), about 69 km (43 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.