New Caledonia: Officials close Ouanaham Airport (LIF) in Lifou Island as of Feb. 6 to oppose the government's COVID-19 rules

Event

Local officials have closed Ouanaham Airport (LIF) in Lifou Island as of Feb. 6 to oppose the New Caledonian government's policy of requiring people to present health passes to board flights. The end date of the closure is unclear.

Authorities will probably maintain heightened security measures, which may prompt ground transport disruptions at and around LIF. The closure has resulted in canceled flights.

Lifou Island is around 170 km (106 miles) north-northeast of Goro.

Advice

Confirm flights to and from LIF. Heed all official security and transport advisories.