Tiga Airport — Tiga, New Caledonia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTiga Airport in Tiga uses the IATA code TGJ, with NWWA as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from TGJ
Tiga Airport
Tiga Airport is a small airstrip serving Tiga Island, part of the Loyalty Islands group in New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific. TGJ handles limited air traffic, mainly small aircraft connecting the island to Nouméa and other Loyalty Islands such as Lifou and Maré. The island itself is known for its raised coral terrain, traditional Kanak villages, and a slower pace of life reflective of Melanesian culture. Given its remote and sparsely populated setting, Tiga Airport has minimal infrastructure, typically consisting of a single unpaved or basic paved runway without a full terminal building. Air service remains essential, as it offers the most practical means of reaching this isolated island beyond infrequent boat transport.
Runways at Tiga Airport (TGJ)
No published runway data for this airport.
Radio frequencies for Tiga Airport (TGJ)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Tiga Airport (TGJ)
- Maré Airport (MEE) — 49.3 km (30.6 mi)
- Lifou Airport (LIF) — 68.7 km (42.7 mi)
- Ouvéa Airport (UVE) — 137.5 km (85.4 mi)
- Île des Pins Airport (ILP) — 169.8 km (105.5 mi)
- Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA) — 188.6 km (117.2 mi)
- La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) — 193.6 km (120.3 mi)
- Whitegrass Airport (TAH) — 235.1 km (146.1 mi)
- Touho Airport (TOU) — 266.4 km (165.5 mi)
Tiga Airport (TGJ) serves remote Tiga Island in New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands, providing essential small-aircraft connections to Nouméa for this coral-terrain Melanesian community in the South Pacific.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Tiga Airport?
The IATA code for Tiga Airport is TGJ.
What is the ICAO code for Tiga Airport?
The ICAO code for Tiga Airport is NWWA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.