
International hub · Noumea, New Caledonia
Noumea/La Tontouta Intl
- Elevation
- 52 ft
- Coordinates
- 22°01′S 166°13′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Noumea
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Field information
NWWW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Noumea/La Tontouta Intl (NWWW/NOU) has one runway, 11/29, 10,663 ft (3,250 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NWWW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Pacific/Noumea
Country
New Caledonia
NC
Municipality
Nouméa (La Tontouta)
Elevation
52 ft
Position
-22.0146, 166.2130
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · NWWW
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,663 ft (3,250 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NWWW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Noumea/La Tontouta Intl (NWWW / NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NWWW is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NWWW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – New Caledonia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with France's Direction générale de l'aviation civile (DGAC). Applicable permit lead times for New Caledonia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for New Caledonia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NWWW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NWWW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NWWW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NWWW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NWWW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NWWW: 22° 0′ 53″ S 166° 12′ 47″ E; elevation 52 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Noumea
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Noumea. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NWWW.
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Cargo Operations at NWWW
Support for freighter operations into NWWW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NWWW sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- NWWMNoumea/Magenta DomesticNoumea, New Caledonia21 NM135°→
- NWWOEdmond CanéIle Ouen, New Caledonia41 NM130°→
- NWWEMouéMoue, New Caledonia77 NM117°→
- NWWVOuvea Island/Ouloup (Loyalty Islands)Fayaoue, New Caledonia85 NM014°→
- NWWUTouhoTouho, New Caledonia91 NM324°→
- NWWLLifou Island/Ouanaham (Loyalty Islands)Lifou Isl, New Caledonia94 NM038°→
Operating into NWWW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Noumea/La Tontouta Intl — one desk for the whole trip.