country guide
Flying in New Caledonia: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in New Caledonia: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 27 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has 27 airports and airfields in our database, of which 11 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- La Tontouta International Airport
- Koné Airport
- Lifou Airport
- Maré Airport
- Nouméa Magenta Airport
- Ouvéa Airport
Browse all 27 New Caledonia airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
New Caledonia aviation by the numbers
27 airfields on record (11 with scheduled service), 16 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport12
- Medium airport8
- Closed4
- Heliport2
- Large airport1
Longest runways
- La Tontouta International Airport10,663 ft
- Nouméa Magenta Airport4,101 ft
- Koumac Airport3,616 ft
- Touho Airport3,609 ft
- Lifou Airport3,609 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.