La Tontouta International Airport

NWWW / NOU

Nouméa (La Tontouta), NC

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NWWW 050900Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 BKN060/// OVC094/// ///CB 25/24 Q1013 BECMG FEW030 BKN160

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
OVC 9,400 ft AGL
BKN 16,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,052 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,052 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,452 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,052 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (52 ft)
Pressure Alt
60 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,272 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NWWW 050500Z 0506/0606 VRB02KT 9999 FEW030 BKN160 PROB30 TEMPO 0506/0508 4500 SHRA FEW020CB BECMG 0523/0601 15010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 16,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WWW
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 10,663 ft 148 ft ASP 121° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NWWW

7,760 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77%
MVFR
13.5%
IFR
9.3%
LIFR
0.3%

La Tontouta International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 37°C with an average of 25.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
12.6%
E
7.9%
SE
30.2%
S
15.9%
SW
10.7%
W
4.7%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.5°C
Range: 13°C to 37°C
13°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,760 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Tontouta International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NWWW
IATA Code: NOU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Nouméa (La Tontouta)
Country: NC
Latitude: -22.014601°
Longitude: 166.212997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 10,663 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Tontouta International Airport

Overview

La Tontouta International Airport serves Nouméa, New Caledonia, as a medium-sized international airport situated at 52 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -22.014601, 166.212997, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with its substantial 10,663-foot runway 11/29 constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly visual flight rule (VFR) conditions, with 82.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Winds consistently blow from the southeast at an average of 7.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots and calm conditions occurring 7.3% of the time. Temperature ranges from 13°C to 37°C, with an average of 25°C, providing generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 11/29 benefits from highly favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility. Crosswind conditions average 5 knots, presenting manageable challenges for most aircraft operations. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

September, January, and November represent the most favorable months for VFR flying, characterized by optimal weather conditions. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological disruptions, with IFR conditions occurring in only 7.8% of observations and extremely rare LIFR situations at 0.2%. The consistent southeast wind pattern provides predictable approach and departure dynamics.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.