La Tontouta International Airport or Nouméa – La Tontouta International Airport is the main international airport on New Caledonia. The airport is in the municipality of Païta, approximately 52km northwest of Nouméa, the nearest large city. In 2016, passengers used the airport.HistoryWorld War IIUnited States Army Air Forces units based here included: 64th Troop Carrier Squadron operating Douglas C-47 Skytrains in 1943.67th Fighter Squadron operating Bell P-39 Airacobras from 17 March 1942 – 24 April 1943United States Marine Corps units based here included: VMF-212 operating Grumman F4F WildcatsVMO-251 operating Grumman F4F Wildcats from June–August 1942