Large airport · Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia
La Tontouta International Airport
La Tontouta International Airport previously served only international flights, while Nouméa Magenta Airport, within the city of Nouméa, served domestic flights. Its IATA code is NOU. Its ICAO code is NWWW. It has 1 runway, longest 10,663 ft (ASP). Elevation 52 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NOU |
| ICAO code | NWWW |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,663 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 52 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 22.0146° S, 166.2130° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What La Tontouta International Airport is known for
La Tontouta International Airport previously served only international flights, while Nouméa Magenta Airport, within the city of Nouméa, served domestic flights.
History
In March 2026, all domestic services from Magenta were terminated and moved to La Tontouta; however, on 19 May 2026, Air Oceania moved its flights back to Magenta.
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Frequently asked questions
What is La Tontouta International Airport?
La Tontouta International Airport previously served only international flights, while Nouméa Magenta Airport, within the city of Nouméa, served domestic flights.
What is the airport code for La Tontouta International Airport?
La Tontouta International Airport — its IATA code is NOU and its ICAO code is NWWW.
Where is La Tontouta International Airport located?
La Tontouta International Airport serves Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia. Its coordinates are 22.0146° S, 166.2130° E.
What is the history of La Tontouta International Airport?
In March 2026, all domestic services from Magenta were terminated and moved to La Tontouta; however, on 19 May 2026, Air Oceania moved its flights back to Magenta.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5021
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Tontouta_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.