La Tontouta International Airport (NWWW)
Large airport · Nouméa (La Tontouta), Province Sud, New Caledonia
Airport data
| Name | La Tontouta International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NWWW |
| IATA | NOU |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°0'53" E 166°12'47" -22.01460, 166.21300 |
| Location | Nouméa (La Tontouta), Province Sud, New Caledonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,663 ft (3250 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
La Tontouta International Airport at a glance
La Tontouta International Airport is a large airport in Nouméa (La Tontouta), Province Sud, New Caledonia, known to airline systems as NOU. The field elevation of 52 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NWWW 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, 11/29, offers 10,663 ft (3250 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NWWW 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 La Tontouta International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nouméa Magenta Airport | NWWM | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Île des Pins Airport | NWWE | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Ouvéa Airport | NWWV | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Touho Airport | NWWU | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Lifou Airport | NWWL | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Tontouta International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 52 ft field elevation of La Tontouta International 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 La Tontouta International Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Tontouta International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Tontouta International Airport is NWWW, and its IATA code is NOU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Tontouta International Airport above sea level?
La Tontouta International Airport sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Tontouta International Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.0146, 166.2130 — in Nouméa (La Tontouta), Province Sud, New Caledonia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nouméa Magenta Airport, about 38 km away.
Does NWWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NWWW 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 La Tontouta International Airport?
La Tontouta International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,663 ft (3250 m) with a ASP surface.