Airport code

NOU Airport Code, La Tontouta International Airport

NOU is the IATA code for La Tontouta International Airport, the main international gateway for Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia. Airlines and booking systems use NOU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code NWWW. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 22.01° S, 166.21° E.

City
Nouméa (La Tontouta)
Continent
Oceania
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-22.0146, 166.213
Elevation
52 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Nouméa (La Tontouta) airport code?

The airport code for La Tontouta International Airport is NOU. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code NWWW, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 777 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code NWWW begins with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific.

Where is NOU?

La Tontouta International Airport serves Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia. It is close to sea level at 52 ft (16 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at NOU

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,663 ft (3.25 km), designated 11/29.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Nouméa (La Tontouta)?

The IATA airport code for La Tontouta International Airport in Nouméa (La Tontouta) is NOU. Its ICAO code is NWWW.

What is the 3-letter code for Nouméa (La Tontouta)?

The 3-letter IATA code for La Tontouta International Airport in Nouméa (La Tontouta) is NOU.

What airport is NOU?

NOU is La Tontouta International Airport, located in Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia.

What country is NOU in?

NOU (La Tontouta International Airport) is in New Caledonia.

Where is NOU airport located?

La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) is in Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia, at coordinates -22.0146, 166.213.

What is the ICAO code for La Tontouta International Airport?

The ICAO code for La Tontouta International Airport is NWWW. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code NOU.

What is the difference between NOU and NWWW?

NOU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. NWWW is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, La Tontouta International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

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Popular routes from NOU

Distance and typical flight time from La Tontouta International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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