<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">About La Tontouta</h2>
<p class="blog-para">La Tontouta International Airport, also known as Noum&eacute;a &ndash; La Tontouta International Airport (French: A&eacute;roport de Noum&eacute;a - La Tontouta; IATA: NOU, ICAO: NWWW) is the main international airport in New Caledonia, and the military base for the French Air Force based in New-Caledonia. The airport is in the municipality of Pa&iuml;ta, approximately 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Noum&eacute;a. La Tontouta International Airport serves international flights, while Noumea Magenta Airport, located 38 km south-east within the city of Noumea, serves domestic flights. The airport is regularly served by four airlines, including Aircalin, which is based at the airport. In 2017, 529,349 passengers used the airport.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">World War II</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Tontouta Air Base was originally constructed by the United States Navy's Seabees for the Pacific Theater of the Second World War. The base had two runways numbered 3/21 and 11/29. The base reverted to local (French) control after the war and today's remaining runway is aligned on 11/29.</p>
<p class="blog-para">United States Army Air Forces units based here included:</p>
<ul>
<li class="blog-li">64th Troop Carrier Squadron operating Douglas C-47 Skytrains in 1943.</li>
<li class="blog-li">67th Fighter Squadron operating Bell P-39 Airacobras from 17 March 1942 &ndash; 24 April 1943</li>
</ul>
<p class="blog-para">United States Marine Corps units based here included:</p>
<ul>
<li class="blog-li">VMF-212 operating Grumman F4F Wildcats</li>
<li class="blog-li">VMO-251 operating Grumman F4F Wildcats from June&ndash;August 1942</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Terminal expansion</h2>
<p class="blog-para">A major expansion of the airport's terminal was completed in 2012 after several years of work. The project resulted in a significant increase in the terminal's size and included a new arrivals area, a larger check-in area and the installation of two jetbridges. The terminal now has five stands capable of handling commercial jet aircraft, two of which are served by the new airbridges and three of which utilise stairs to access the aircraft. In addition, the airport has several more stands designed to handle smaller aircraft.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Presentation of the Tontouta airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">La Tontouta airport in Noumea is the international airport connecting New Caledonia to destinations such as Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The other airport, Magenta, handles local flights between New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands.</p>
<p class="blog-para">La Tontouta Airport is located 45 minutes by car from the center of Noumea and offers many services to make your travel easier.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Services offered at the airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Here are all the services available at the Noumea la Tontouta airport.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Transportation</h2>
<p class="blog-para">From the airport, there are many means of transportation to reach Noumea or your accommodation.</p>
<ul>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>Car rental: </strong>Numerous car rental agencies welcome you to offer you the vehicle adapted to your needs.</li>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>Shuttle: </strong>Shuttle services are available to pick you up at the airport and drop you off wherever you wish. Check the list of shuttle services and book in advance to ensure a pickup.</li>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>Taxi: </strong>Cabs are also available in front of the airport to pick you up when you get off the plane.</li>
</ul>
<p><img class="img-fluid p-lg-0 rounded w-100" title="La Tontouta  Airport" src="../../main/img/airport/la/1.webp" alt="La Tontouta  Airport" width="950px" height="500px"></p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Public Transportation</h2>
<p class="blog-para">The most economical option, public transportation is provided by the Syndicat mixte des transports interurbains de Nouvelle-Cal&eacute;donie (SMTI) and the Le Syndicat mixte des transports urbains du Grand Noum&eacute;a (SMTU). Check out the public transport schedules to prepare for your arrival.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">WiFi</h2>
<p class="blog-para">WiFi is available to travelers inside the airport. Something to consider especially for international travelers who would need to use the internet upon arrival.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Parking</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Noumea Airport has a parking lot with 570 spaces available to travelers wishing to park their vehicles for the duration of their trip. The first 20 minutes are free if you need to pick up travelers.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Restaurants, stores and banking services</h2>
<p class="blog-para">In the airport's commercial area, you'll also find several restaurants and stores to make your last purchases before departure. Three ATMs are also available to provide you with local currency, the Pacific franc, upon arrival.</p>
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<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">La Tontouta International Airport Meet And Greet</h2>
<ul>
<li class="blog-li">Airport Meet and greet services</li>
<li class="blog-li">Fast track vip airport assistance</li>
<li class="blog-li">Airport assistance services</li>
<li class="blog-li">VIP concierge services</li>
<li class="blog-li">Airport special assistance</li>
<li class="blog-li">Airport chauffeur service</li>
<li class="blog-li">Airport medical services</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li class="blog-li">Senior citizen airport assistance</li>
<li class="blog-li">Luggage assistance at airport</li>
<li class="blog-li">Airport assistance for elderly</li>
<li class="blog-li">Airport wheelchair service</li>
<li class="blog-li">Comfortable Transfer Services</li>
<li class="blog-li">Lounge Access</li>
</ul>
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