Nouméa Magenta (NWWM)

Positions

Name	Callsign	Frequency	Login ID
Magenta ADC	Magenta Tower	118.300	NWWM_TWR
Magenta ATIS		126.600	NWWM_ATIS

Note

In New Caledonia, French aviation rules and ATS terminology apply, which can differ significantly from that of other VATPAC areas. Ensure you have reviewed the Phraseology section of the New Caledonia Local Instructions.

Airspace

NWWM ADC is responsible for:

The Class D Airspace within the NWWM CTR Part 2 (the inner boundary) from SFC to A015.

Refer to Class D Tower Separation Standards for more information.

Local Procedures

Runway 17 VPT

Aircraft arriving via the VPT for Runway 17 will perform a VOR approach for Runway 35 before breaking right to follow the prescribed visual track.

VFR Operations

Departures

VFR departures should advise their planned departure point and requested alitude to NWWM ADC with taxi call. Departures will climb to at least A015 (or RFL, if lower) in the circuit before tracking to their departure point.

Phraseology

FOABC: "Magenta Tower FOABC, Cessna 172, western general aviation parking, information A, request taxi VFR to Île des Pins, via WA."
NWWW SMC: "FOXYZ, Tontouta Ground, squawk 7001, expect to exit control zone via WA. Taxi holding point C, Runway 29. Report ready for departure.
FOXYZ: "Squawk 7001, expect WA exit. Taxi holding point C, Runway 29. FOXYZ"

Arrivals

VFR aircraft will report inbound at a VFR reporting point. NWWM ADC shall instruct aircraft to join the appropriate leg of the aerodrome circuit.

VFR Reporting Points

Code	Name (French)	Name (English)
B	Ilot Bailly	Bailly islet
C	La Coulée	La Coulée
K	Kuendu Beach	Kuendu Beach
I	Ilot Maitre	Maitre islet
L	La Croix	La Croix
M	Pointe Maa	Maa headland
NO	Ilot Nouaré	Nouaré
P	Ilot Porc-Epic	Porc-Epic islet
PD	Passe de Dumbéa	Dumbéa Pass
R	Réservoir d’eau	Water tank
SH	Sud Savannah	South Savannah
V	Ile aux Chèvres	Goat Island

Night Operations

At night, VFR aircraft are prohibited from performing a visual approach when arriving from the north within the shaded sector.

Helicopter Operations

The Magenta CTR contains the Nouméa Meridien Helipad (NWHH), as well as a military helipad at Artillery Point. Helicopters operating to and from these pads require a clearance from NWWM ADC.

Runway Modes

Runway Selection

The preferred runway mode is reciprocal runway operations on Runway 17/35.

Mode	Arrivals	Departures
1 - 17D35A	35	17
2 - 35AD	35	35
3 - 17AD	17	17

If weather or traffic levels preclude reciprocal runway operations Runway 35 shall be used for arrivals and departures, except when:

Tailwind is greater than 10 kts, or
Tailwind is greater than 5 kts and the runway is wet.

In those situations, Runway 17 shall be used for arrivals and departures.

Circuit Direction

Runway	Direction
17	Left
35	Right

SID Selection

Aircraft planned via MR NDB, IP NDB, or LTO VOR shall be assigned the Procedural SID that terminates at the appropriate waypoint. Unless the pilot indicates they are unable to accept a Procedural SID, aircraft not planned via any of these waypoints will:

When Runway 17 is in use, be assigned either the SEP or MG SIDs, or
When Runway Runway 35 is in use, receive amended routing via the most appropriate SID terminus.

ADES NWWW

Aircraft with ADES NWWW shall be assigned the POGO Procedural SID. This SID will allow aircraft to transition to the appropriate NWWW IAF at the LTO VOR.

Omnidirectional Departure

All IFR aircraft that cannot accept a Procedural SID shall be assigned an omnidirectional departure. Aircraft will follow the published omnidirectional procedure before following the tracking instructions given in their airwards clearance.

Phraseology

NWWM ADC: "VHABC, Magenta Tower, Cleared to YLHI via LTO, flight planned route. Omnidirectional departure runway 35 then direct POXAK, inital climb 5000 feet, squawk 1234.

Visual Departure

IFR aircraft can also be assigned a visual departure, when:

Ceiling is greater than or equal to A070.
Visibility is at least 5km.

ATIS

Approach Expectation

If visual approaches are in operation the APCH field must state EXP VISUAL APCH.

Coordination

NWWWA

Departures

All aircraft departing into NWWWA Class D airspace must be 'Next' coordinated to NWWWA.

Phraseology

NWWM ADC -> NWWWA: "Next, FEU"
NWWWA -> NWWM ADC: "FEU, Unrestricted"
NWWM ADC -> NWWWA: "FEU"

The standard assignable level from NWWM ADC to NWWWA is:

Aircraft	Level
All	The lower of `A050` and `RFL`

Arrivals/Overfliers

NWWWA will heads-up coordinate arrivals/overfliers to NWWM ADC.

IFR aircraft will be cleared for the coordinated approach (Instrument or Visual) prior to handoff to NWWM ADC, unless NWWM ADC nominates a restriction.

VFR aircraft require a level readback.

Phraseology

NWWWA -> NWWM ADC: "Via the LU1N Arrival, TPC220 for the VPT”
NWWM ADC -> NWWWA: "TPC220, VPT"

Charts

Reference

Charts can be found on the French AIS page, available under AIP > eAIP PAC N.