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KOC Koumac Airport
Koumac Airport (IATA: KOC, ICAO:NWWK) is located in the the city of Koumac, New caledonia.

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IATA Code

KOC

ICAO Code

NWWK

Name

Koumac Airport

Type

Country / Region

New caledonia (NC)

City

Koumac

Latitude

-20.5463009

Longitude

164.2559967

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Koumac Airport (KOC)

Koumac Airport is a regional airport serving Koumac in the northern part of New Caledonia. Its position at 20.5463009° south and 164.2559967° east places it close to local communities, mining-related activity and northern distribution points. For international freight forwarders, it should be treated primarily as a regional collection or delivery airport rather than an assumed international cargo gateway. Shipments normally require prior confirmation of aircraft acceptance, handling arrangements, customs status and onward connection availability. Our service team can assess whether direct uplift is practical or whether cargo should be routed through a confirmed New Caledonian gateway before final delivery to Koumac.

Key Highlights

Regional airport profile

Best suited to pre-arranged regional freight movements, local delivery and collection rather than unconfirmed international cargo acceptance.

Gateway dependency

International shipments may need a confirmed connection through Nouméa or another approved gateway, subject to airline and ground-handler confirmation.

Limited service certainty

Freighter capacity, cargo terminal capability, warehouse hours and handling equipment must be verified shipment by shipment.

Planning priority

Advance booking, accurate dimensions and a complete document pack are particularly important for irregular or time-sensitive freight.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo handling

Acceptance of standard cargo, palletized freight, oversized pieces and special handling should be confirmed with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler before booking.

Cold-chain capability

Do not assume dedicated cold rooms, active temperature-control equipment or validated pharmaceutical handling. Use insulated packaging and confirm storage exposure limits in writing.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods acceptance may be restricted by aircraft type, route and local handling arrangements. Pre-approval, a compliant Shipper’s Declaration and correct labels are essential.

Customs and bonded handling

Any customs-supervised, bonded or transit arrangement must be agreed with the responsible customs authority and handling agent; local airport delivery should not be treated as automatically bonded.

Pickup and delivery

Our service team can coordinate a local truck or alternate gateway transfer, but vehicle availability, road access, collection windows and consignee presence require advance confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

For international origins, our team will normally compare a confirmed regional air connection with an airport-to-door solution via a larger New Caledonian gateway. The final routing depends on airline acceptance and available uplift.
Possible connection planning through Nouméa or another confirmed gateway must be checked against the actual operating schedule; no fixed carrier, frequency or transit time should be assumed for Koumac Airport.
Transit performance can be affected by limited regional capacity, aircraft payload restrictions, weather, missed connection protection, customs release and the availability of local delivery vehicles.
For urgent cargo, the quotation should separate airport-to-airport transport from final-mile delivery and identify the contingency gateway before cargo is tendered.

Our service team confirms the operating carrier, cut-off, connection point, handling party and estimated transit only after receiving the commodity, dimensions, weight, shipment date and destination delivery requirement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area

The primary catchment is Koumac and surrounding northern New Caledonian communities, with final-mile coverage depending on road distance, consignee location and local transport availability.

Industrial and project supply

Potential demand includes maintenance parts, tools, electrical components, industrial consumables and urgent replacement items serving remote or project-based operations.

General commercial freight

Small consignments, retail replenishment, spare parts, documents and personal effects may be suitable when packaging, acceptance and delivery arrangements are confirmed in advance.

Special commodities

Fresh produce, seafood, pharmaceuticals, live animals and temperature-sensitive goods require separate feasibility checks because storage, uplift and delivery controls cannot be presumed.

Operations & Compliance

Obtain a written cargo acceptance and cut-off confirmation before dispatching freight to the airport. Regional handling windows may be narrower than those of a major cargo hub.
Provide a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, accurate HS classification where required, consignee contact details and any import or export permits applicable to the commodity.
For dangerous goods, batteries, aerosols, chemicals, perishables or live animals, disclose the commodity characteristics at quotation stage. Incorrect or incomplete declarations can result in refusal, offloading or regulatory delay.
Allow time for customs review and physical inspection. The consignee or its broker should be ready to provide supporting documents and arrange prompt collection after release.

Shipping Tips

Book before packing

Send the ready date, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, commodity and delivery address to our service team before cargo is moved locally.

Pack for transfers

Use robust outer packaging, clear piece marks and moisture protection. Build packaging suitable for loading, regional transfers and possible gateway re-handling.

Protect temperature-sensitive freight

Use qualified passive packaging where appropriate and state the acceptable temperature range. Do not rely on airport storage unless it has been specifically confirmed.

Prepare a fallback route

For critical parts or deadline cargo, request an alternative gateway, road-feeder or airport-to-door option before the shipment is tendered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Koumac Airport receive international cargo directly?

Direct acceptance depends on the operating airline, aircraft, route, customs arrangement and local handling capability. Our team verifies these conditions before confirming the booking; an international gateway connection may be required.

Is there a guaranteed cargo warehouse or cold-storage facility?

Facility capability and access hours should not be assumed. For perishables or pharmaceuticals, we obtain confirmation of storage, handover timing and temperature-control responsibility before shipment.

How early should cargo be delivered for uplift?

There is no universal cut-off applicable to every movement. Our service team confirms the actual tender deadline with the operating carrier or handling agent, taking into account any gateway transfer.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped?

Only after route-specific acceptance is approved. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing, marks, labels and declarations in accordance with applicable air transport requirements.

What is the best option for urgent northern New Caledonian delivery?

Our team compares air transport to Koumac Airport with delivery from a confirmed gateway by road or another approved regional connection. The choice depends on urgency, cargo dimensions, road conditions and local pickup capability.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity	Koumac Airport; IATA KOC; ICAO NWWK
Location data	Koumac, New Caledonia; coordinates 20.5463009°S, 164.2559967°E; time zone UTC+11:00. These values follow the supplied airport master record.
Primary data boundary	Airport identity and fixed fields are based on the supplied airport JSON record. Operational capability, acceptance, handling hours, customs process and routing require current confirmation before shipment.
Reference organisations	iata.org for airline and air cargo industry reference material; icao.int for international aviation standards and regulatory reference material.

No unverified throughput, runway, warehouse-area, airline-frequency, handling-hours, tariff or guaranteed-transit figures are stated. Our service team performs a current carrier, handler and customs check before accepting operational commitments.