28 Nov 2022 | 02:28 AM UTC
New Caledonia: Authorities evacuate La Tontouta International Airport the morning of Nov. 28 due to suspicious package
Police evacuate La Tontouta International Airport, New Caledonia, Nov. 28 due to suspicious package. Flight delays reported.
Event
Authorities evacuated several dozen people at La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) the morning of Nov. 28 due to a suspicious package near the check-in counters. Reports indicate that the evacuation delayed at least one outbound flight in the afternoon.
Increased security is likely at NOU in the coming hours as investigations continue. Lingering flight disruptions are possible after security operations conclude as airlines clear passenger backlog.
NOU is approximately 28 km (17 miles) northwest of Noumea.
Advice
Confirm flights if travelling through NOU. Follow all police instructions. Avoid the vicinity until officials give the all-clear. Plan for localized traffic disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations.
