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La Tontouta International Airport (NWWW/NOU) — Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- 20:30–04:30 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100/130
- Tower
- 118.100
- Runways
- 11/29
- Elevation
- 52 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
10/10
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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
- APIS 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: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
NWWE
- ICAO: NWWE
- Name: Île des Pins Airport
- Distance (NM): 77.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
NWWV
- ICAO: NWWV
- Name: Ouvéa Airport
- Distance (NM): 84.8
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Active NOTAMs
A1275/26
caution
Apron restriction
APN OPERATIONAL BUT CTN ADZ DUE DEGRADED GND MARKINGS
IN FRONT OF HANGARS H10 AND H11.RISK OF ACFT TAXIING
AND PRKG POSITIONING ERRORS. AIRMEN SHALL EXERCISE CTN
WHEN MANOEUVRING ON THE APN.
2026-10-16 13:00 UTC
2027-01-16 13:00 UTC
A1126/26
caution
Approach procedure change
MODIFICATION OF FRENCH AIP PAC-N : CORRECTION OF ILS S LOC S RWY11
MAG :
FINAL : ON CHART 3.7 NM LT/4.0 NM LTO (INSTEAD OF 3.7 NM LT) AND 0.8
NM LT/1.2 NM LTO (INSTEAD OF 0.8 NM LT)
MISSED APCH :
- ON CHART, LAST SECTION OF MISSED APCH : READ : R 194 LTO ? 014 DEG
(INSTEAD OF : 194 DE
2026-09-14 08:41 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-09-14 08:42 UTC
V0088/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 11; MSA 129 CW 201 6000 FT, 201 CW 318 6600 FT, 318 CW 129 5200 FT.
2026-09-10 10:42 UTC
2026-11-26 00:01 UTC
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- 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.
- 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.