What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Oua Tom Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Oua Tom Airport in La Foa shows the likely direction aircraft land from and take off towards. Actual runway use can differ because of air traffic control, traffic, weather and local procedures.
Landings probably arrive from
← northwest
Departures probably head to
→ southeast
Current weather
23°C
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Updated: 06.08.2026 00:59 · Fallback cache
Wind 13 km/h
Gusts 19 km/h
Clouds 15%
Forecast confidence: medium
Runway & wind
13/31 → 13
130° heading
Headwind
8 km/h
Crosswind
10 km/h
Length
800 m
Width
30 m
Surface
Paved/Gravel
Lighting
yes
Airport data
NWWT
Small airport
City
La Foa
Country
New Caledonia
Codes
NWWT
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
30 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
yes
Region
NC-03
Landing
Takeoff
Wind
Airport
The map shows a simplified view of where aircraft are likely to land from and where they take off towards. Actual use can differ.
Runway direction at Oua Tom Airport
What the forecast means and how it is calculated.
How is the forecast calculated?
The calculation compares current wind direction with known runway headings. The runway with as much headwind and as little crosswind as possible is preferred.
Airport facts
Oua Tom Airport is located near La Foa in New Caledonia. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 800 m. Field elevation is about 30 m.
Important to know
The actual decision is made by air traffic control. Closed runways, traffic, storm cells, noise abatement procedures or operational rules can make real runway use differ from the forecast.
Forecast timeline
stays similar
direction changes
medium confidence
uncertain
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Frequently asked questions about Oua Tom Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Oua Tom Airport?
The current card shows the most likely landing direction based on wind and runway heading. With weak or variable wind, confidence can be lower.
In which direction do aircraft take off today at Oua Tom Airport?
The forecast shows the likely departure direction. It is based on the runway direction that offers the best headwind component under current wind conditions.
Why can the real runway direction differ?
Air traffic control can decide differently for operational reasons, including traffic, weather cells, runway closures, noise abatement procedures or local arrival and departure routes.
Is this an official airport source?
No. The forecast is a calculated estimate and does not replace official information from the airport, air traffic control or airlines.