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HLU Nesson Airport
Nesson Airport (IATA: HLU, ICAO:NWWH) is located in the the city of Houailou, New caledonia.

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IATA Code

HLU

ICAO Code

NWWH

Name

Nesson Airport

Type

Country / Region

New caledonia (NC)

City

Houailou

Latitude

-21.2563992

Longitude

165.6170044

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Nesson Airport（HLU）, identified by ICAO code NWWH, serves Houailou in New Caledonia. The supplied airport record places it at 165.6170044°E and 21.2563992°S, in the UTC+11:00 time zone. Its profile is that of a small regional or local airport rather than an international cargo gateway. For international freight, our service team should therefore treat Nesson Airport primarily as a potential local air-access point and arrange the main export or import segment through a separately confirmed regional gateway. Aircraft acceptance, operating windows, handling arrangements, customs procedures and onward trucking must be verified before a shipment is released.

Airport	Nesson Airport
Codes	IATA: HLU \| ICAO: NWWH
Country / territory	New Caledonia
Served city	Houailou
Coordinates	165.6170044°E, 21.2563992°S
Time zone	UTC+11:00

Key Highlights

Small regional-airport profile: international cargo should not be planned as a direct, routine freighter operation without written confirmation.
Local air access may be more suitable for urgent, lightweight or time-sensitive consignments than for palletized or high-volume freight.
Capacity, aircraft type, operating days and acceptance cut-offs may vary; our service team confirms these items shipment by shipment.
For cargo requiring customs control, cold-chain handling, dangerous-goods processing or bonded storage, a gateway solution may be operationally safer.
Remote-area delivery planning requires coordination among the carrier, local handler, customs representative and final-mile transport provider.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data does not establish the presence of a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store, screening line or automated sorting facility at Nesson Airport. Our team will not assume these services are available.

General cargoSmall consignments may be considered subject to aircraft payload, dimensions, packaging and local handling acceptance.

Unitized freightULD, pallet or oversized cargo acceptance must be checked in advance; loose-load handling may be the only practical option.

Temperature-sensitive cargoDo not route pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables without confirming active cooling, transfer exposure and recovery procedures.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on the operating carrier, trained personnel, documentation and aircraft limitations; pre-approval is essential.

Customs and bonded handlingConfirm whether clearance is possible locally or must be completed at the selected international gateway.

Pickup and deliveryArrange a local agent or trucker before tendering cargo; roadside or airside collection rules may restrict direct consignee pickup.

Routes & Transit Times

International freight will usually require a separately confirmed connection through a New Caledonian or wider South Pacific gateway; the exact routing depends on the origin, destination, airline allotment and customs plan.
Potential local-air integration is subject to published or ad hoc regional operations, aircraft payload, weather, runway conditions and the carrier’s acceptance decision. Our team confirms the routing rather than promising a fixed service pattern.
Transit time is affected by connection availability, interline or trucking transfer, customs release, weekend or holiday schedules, and whether the shipment must be consolidated at a gateway.
For urgent freight, we compare airport-to-airport, airport-to-gateway plus road feeder, and controlled sea-air alternatives before booking.

No specific airline, frequency, direct cargo route or delivery time is stated here because these operational details can change and require live carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is Houailou and nearby communities in New Caledonia, with final-mile feasibility depending on road access, vehicle availability and local delivery instructions.
Likely demand is regional replenishment, personal effects, urgent maintenance parts, small commercial shipments and essential supplies rather than regular high-volume international exports.
Potential cargo includes documents, compact machinery parts, electronics, tools, medical supplies and other general cargo, subject to carrier acceptance and import controls.
Perishables, live animals, oversized equipment and high-value goods require a dedicated feasibility check because handling, security, temperature control and onward transport cannot be assumed.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain confirmed acceptance, cargo cut-off, aircraft type, maximum dimensions and weight limits before bringing freight to the airport. Local cut-offs may be earlier than those of the international gateway.
Documents: prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill instructions, consignee contact details, origin information and any permits required for the commodity. Names and quantities must match across all documents.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, medicines, live animals and plant or animal products require advance declaration and, where applicable, specialized packing, permits and carrier approval.
Customs and delivery: confirm the clearance location, importer-of-record arrangement, inspection process, storage liability and final-mile handover before dispatch. Do not assume airport-side customs or warehouse availability.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
Use strong, weather-resistant packaging with clear package identification, gross-weight marks and handling instructions; avoid packaging that cannot withstand manual transfer.
For temperature-sensitive or dangerous goods, provide the safety data sheet, temperature range, battery details or other technical documents at quotation stage.
Keep a gateway alternative available. If local-air acceptance, customs capability or onward transport is not confirmed, our team can evaluate a route via a more fully serviced regional airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Nesson Airport receive international air cargo directly?

Not as an assumption. Direct international acceptance, customs arrangements and available handling must be confirmed with the operating carrier and local authorities. Our service team normally plans the international leg through a separately verified gateway.

Can I book a standard export shipment to Houailou through Nesson Airport?

Yes, our team can assess the request, but the final routing may combine an international gateway with regional air service or road feeder transport. Booking is subject to confirmed capacity, documentation and local delivery feasibility.

Are dangerous goods or lithium batteries accepted?

Only after commodity-specific review and carrier approval. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing, marks, labels and declaration where required. Battery-only shipments and damaged or defective batteries require particular scrutiny.

Can Nesson Airport handle pharmaceuticals or chilled seafood?

Do not tender such cargo until the complete temperature-control chain is confirmed. Our team checks acceptance, cool-room access, transfer exposure, flight timing, packaging performance and final-mile delivery conditions.

What information is needed for a firm quotation?

Provide the exact commodity, package count, dimensions, gross weight, value, Incoterms, shipper and consignee details, requested delivery date, special handling requirements and any permits or safety documents.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates and time zone in this module are transcribed from the supplied airport record for Nesson Airport. Operational statements are deliberately expressed as conditional planning guidance and do not assert unverified terminal facilities, schedules, airline frequencies, throughput, fees or handling certifications.

Code and aviation-reference cross-check boundary: iata.org and icao.int.
Country and territory administrative reference boundary: gouv.nc.
Live acceptance, customs, facility and schedule status: to be confirmed by our service team with the operating carrier, local handler and relevant authorities before shipment tender.