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Flag of New CaledoniaAirports in New Caledonia

New Caledonia has 23 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 8 medium-sized airports; 11 have scheduled passenger flights.

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Large airports
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Medium airports
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With scheduled flights
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All airfields & heliports
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  • Medium / scheduled airport

List of airports in New Caledonia

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
La Tontouta International Airport Nouméa (La Tontouta) NOU NWWW Large airport 52 ft
Île des Pins Airport Île des Pins ILP NWWE Medium airport 315 ft
Koné Airport Koné KNQ NWWD Medium airport 23 ft
Lifou Airport Lifou LIF NWWL Medium airport 92 ft
Maré Airport Maré MEE NWWR Medium airport 141 ft
Nouméa Magenta Airport Nouméa GEA NWWM Medium airport 10 ft
Ouvéa Airport Ouvéa UVE NWWV Medium airport 23 ft
Tiga Airport Tiga TGJ NWWA Medium airport 128 ft
Touho Airport Touho TOU NWWU Medium airport 10 ft
Île Art - Waala Airport Waala BMY NWWC Small airport 306 ft
Koumac Airport Koumac KOC NWWK Small airport 42 ft
Mueo Airport (no scheduled flights) Népoui PDC NWWQ Small airport 264 ft
Poum / Malabou Airport (no scheduled flights) Malabou PUV NWWP Small airport 6 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

New Caledonia has 23 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #148 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 8 medium-sized airports and 11 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 14 are small airstrips, heliports (2) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in New Caledonia

The main international gateways are La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Nouméa (La Tontouta).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 11 cities across New Caledonia, with 8 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Île Art - Waala Airport (BMY) in Waala, the southernmost Île des Pins Airport (ILP) in Île des Pins.

Airport services and alternatives

To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for New Caledonia.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in New Caledonia?

New Caledonia has 23 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 8 medium-sized airports; 11 have scheduled passenger flights.

What are the main international airports in New Caledonia?

La Tontouta International Airport (NOU), Nouméa (La Tontouta).