Poum / Malabou Airport (PUV)

Poum / Malabou Airport (PUV), designated by the ICAO as NWWP, is a remote regional aviation facility serving the municipality of Poum and the northwestern coastal region of New Caledonia. The airport functions as a basic regional landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building or staffed administrative offices. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for the northern tip of Grande Terre, primarily supporting private charters for guests of the nearby Malabou Beach Resort, essential medical evacuations, and general aviation.

Facilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal and reflect its status as an unattended rural airfield in a tropical maritime environment. The 'terminal' area typically consists of a small, basic shelter or cleared zone used for passenger waiting and baggage coordination, but lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, full-service restaurants, or public restrooms. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs, including food and water, in the Poum town center or at the Malabou resort prior to arrival at the field.

The airfield features a single 3,937-foot (1,200m) grass and soft-surface runway situated at an elevation of approximately 10 feet above sea level. Operationally, the facility is restricted to daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and is primarily used for non-scheduled operations, as regular domestic services typically utilize Koumac Airport (KOC) located 20 miles to the south. Ground transportation is informal, with visitors typically met by resort-provided shuttles or private vehicle transfers arranged in advance to reach the region's diverse white-sand beaches and turquoise lagoons.