# Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA)

> Nouméa, NC · IATA: GEA · ICAO: NWWM · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `GEA` |
| ICAO | `NWWM` |
| City | Nouméa |
| Country | NC |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -22.25812, 166.47278 |

## Description

Magenta's story is one of a hub that moved on: long the city airport of Nouméa and home to Air Calédonie's domestic network, it even gained a cargo terminal in late 2017. Since 2 March 2026, however, the domestic carrier has shifted all operations to La Tontouta, leaving Magenta without its former passenger and freight role. Set on the edge of Nouméa's lagoon, the field now serves chiefly general and special aviation. For forwarders, this means New Caledonia's air cargo is consolidated entirely at La Tontouta.

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