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La Tontouta International Airport (NWWW/NOU) — Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia
La Tontouta International Airport (NWWW/NOU) serves Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 52 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: NWWW
- Name: La Tontouta International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -22.014601
- Longitude: 166.212997
- Elevation: 52 ft
- Country: New Caledonia
- Municipality: Nouméa (La Tontouta)
- IATA Code: NOU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: NFFF
- Timezone: Pacific/Noumea
- Distance from City: 37.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 10663 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 61/F/B/W/T
- Lighting: CAT I approach lights RWY 11 (420m, 4-level intensity), PAPI RWY 11 (3.0°) and RWY 29 (3.5° offset 5°), edge lights white (LIL/LIH), flashing red end lights, blue taxiway edge lights
- NAVAIDs: ILS 11 (LT 109.9 / GP 333.8 / DME CH36X), VOR-DME LTO 112.9 (CH 76X), NDB FND 354, NDB NW 325.5
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 11, NDB Y RWY 11, NDB Z RWY 11, VOR RWY 11, RNP RWY 11, RNP RWY 29
- Remarks: Preferred RWY 11 due high ground south. ILS CAT I RWY 11 only. TORA=ASDA=LDA=3250m both dirs. TODA=3350m (100m clearway). THR 11 elev 29ft, THR 29 elev 50ft. Strip 3370x300m. Transition altitude 11000 ft. ARFF Cat 8 (Cat 5 outside scheduled hours). Ref temp 32.5°C. Mag var 12.6°E. A380 accommodated on stand P21 (with ZEC extension).
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 128.200 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.700 MHz
- ATIS: 126.200 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
La Tontouta International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: ATS H24. AD administration H24. Fueling H24. Handling H24. Health services H24. RFFS Cat 8 during scheduled windows (see NOTAM), Cat 5 outside. GRF service 20:00-13:00 UTC (07:00-00:00 local), extended for scheduled commercial flights.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +687 352422
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +687 292004
- Admin Tel: +687 352500
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeroports.cci.nc/en/tontouta
- Remarks: AIS Briefing H24: +687 352422 / +687 352421 / +687 415224 (fax +687 352423). Operations: +687 352515, [email protected]. Passenger info: +687 351118. Flight schedules: +687 366718. Fueling: +687 351116. MET: +687 292004. ATIS phone: +687 352424. Airport ID card office: +687 352551. Email: [email protected]. Address: BP 2, 98840 Tontouta Cedex.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: PPR not required for landing at La Tontouta
- Remarks: No slot coordination required. Radio-equipped aircraft only. ULM permitted after ATC clearance.
Customs
- Open: 20:30
- Close: 04:30
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Bureau hours Mon-Fri 07:30-15:30 local (20:30-04:30 UTC); extends for commercial flights. Customs surveillance: +687 351172, [email protected]. Air freight: +687 351164, [email protected]. Biosecurity (SIVAP): +687 771934 during commercial ops / +687 243745. Border Police (PAF): +687 351219, [email protected]. Gendarmerie BGTA: +687 352450.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: XPF
- Remarks: Ground handling by Pacific Airport Engie: +687 352600, [email protected]. BP 5, 98840 Tontouta. Fee schedule in CCI Guide Client (published yearly). Stands P1-P7, P11, P21, P51-P65 with PCN 59-63.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Hydrant system (2000 L/min). Available H24. Payment: Avcard, UVair, World Fuel Services, multiservice cards (tag/elite aviation/citation shares/acm aviation/voyager), cash. No bank cards. Contact: +687 351116.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100/130
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Tank truck (220 L/min). Available H24. Same payment methods as JET A-1. Contact: +687 351116.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: French overseas territory — APIS required per French/EU regulations. Police (PAF) H24 on-site. Visa requirements follow French rules. Border Police: +687 351219.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew — H24 operations. VFR minima: visibility ≥5 km, ceiling ≥7000 ft (departures). Special VFR: visibility 3000m, ceiling 2000 ft. Night VFR authorized. A330-900 and B777-300 have specific pushback/taxiway restrictions. A380 requires ZEC extension on stand P21.
Alternates
NWWM
- ICAO: NWWM
- Name: Nouméa Magenta Airport
- Distance (NM): 20.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
NWWE
- ICAO: NWWE
- Name: Île des Pins Airport
- Distance (NM): 77.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
NWWV
- ICAO: NWWV
- Name: Ouvéa Airport
- Distance (NM): 84.8
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Active NOTAMs
A1095/26
caution
DME out of service
VOR/DME IDENT 'LTO' CH76X, DME PART U/S DUE MAINT.
DO NOT USE, FALSE INDICATIONS POSS.
2026-09-13 21:00:00
2026-09-15 05:00:00
A1092/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY GOLF CLSD.
2026-09-13 20:00:00
2026-10-25 05:30:00
A1122/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 11/29 NOT AVBL DUE FULL THROTTLE ENGINE TEST AT THR11,
EXC FOR SANITARY FLIGHTS, REROUTING OF DOMESTIC
COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS WITH 30MN PN ON TONTOUTA APP FREQ 119.700MHZ .
2026-09-12 07:00:00
2026-09-12 09:00:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at NWWW?
- The tower frequency at La Tontouta International Airport is 118.100 MHz.
- What fuel is available at NWWW?
- La Tontouta International Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100/130.
- Is customs available at NWWW?
- Yes, customs at La Tontouta International Airport is available from 20:30 to 04:30.
- Where is NWWW located?
- La Tontouta International Airport (NWWW) is located in Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia.
- What is the IATA code for NWWW?
- The IATA code for La Tontouta International Airport is NOU.
- How long is the runway at NWWW?
- The main runway at La Tontouta International Airport (11/29) measures 10663 X 148.
- Does NWWW have an ILS approach?
- Yes, La Tontouta International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.
- Is NWWW a port of entry?
- Yes, La Tontouta International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.