What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Maré Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Maré Airport in Maré 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
21°C
Leichter Regen
Updated: 06.08.2026 23:30 · Fallback cache
Wind 35 km/h
Gusts 37 km/h
Clouds 95%
Rain 0.1 mm / 3 h
Forecast confidence: medium
Runway & wind
13/31 → 13
139° heading
Headwind
21 km/h
Crosswind
27 km/h
Length
1.000 m
Width
25 m
Surface
ASP
Lighting
yes
Airport data
MEE
Medium airport
City
Maré
Country
New Caledonia
Codes
NWWR · MEE
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
43 m
Scheduled service
yes
Lighted runway
yes
Region
NC-01
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 Maré 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
Maré Airport is located near Maré in New Caledonia. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 1.000 m. Field elevation is about 43 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 Maré Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Maré 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 Maré 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.