Ouvéa Airport — Ouvéa, New Caledonia

Ouvéa Airport, identified by the code UVE, serves the island of Ouvéa within the Loyalty Islands, part of the French territory of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. Renowned for its stunning turquoise lagoon and pristine white-sand beaches, Ouvéa attracts travelers seeking an unspoiled Pacific island experience, with UVE providing the primary air connection to Nouméa on New Caledonia's main island. The airport's small scale reflects the island's limited population and its emphasis on low-impact tourism rather than mass travel. UVE plays a crucial role for Ouvéa's Kanak community and visiting tourists alike, offering the most practical means of reaching this remote coral island beyond lengthy inter-island boat journeys.