Nouméa Magenta Airport (NWWM)
Medium airport · Nouméa, Province Sud, New Caledonia
Airport data
| Name | Nouméa Magenta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NWWM |
| IATA | GEA |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°15'28" E 166°28'22" -22.25771, 166.47282 |
| Location | Nouméa, Province Sud, New Caledonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,101 ft (1250 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nouméa Magenta Airport at a glance
Nouméa Magenta Airport is a medium airport in Nouméa, Province Sud, New Caledonia, known to airline systems as GEA. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NWWM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 4,101 ft (1250 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NWWM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Nouméa Magenta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Tontouta International Airport | NWWW | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Île des Pins Airport | NWWE | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Ouvéa Airport | NWWV | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Lifou Airport | NWWL | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Maré Airport | NWWR | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nouméa Magenta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Nouméa Magenta Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for New Caledonia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Nouméa Magenta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nouméa Magenta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nouméa Magenta Airport is NWWM, and its IATA code is GEA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nouméa Magenta Airport above sea level?
Nouméa Magenta Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nouméa Magenta Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.2577, 166.4728 — in Nouméa, Province Sud, New Caledonia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Tontouta International Airport, about 38 km away.
Does NWWM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NWWM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Nouméa Magenta Airport?
Nouméa Magenta Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,101 ft (1250 m) with a ASP surface.