IATA NKC
ICAO
GQNO
GQ = Mauritania

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Nouakchott, Nouakchott Region, Mauritania

Also known as: Nouakchott Oumtounsy
International Airport ✓ Scheduled Service
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
Local Time
Elevation 9 ft (3 m)
Coordinates 18.3100°N, 15.9697°W
Runways 4
Airlines 7

NKC is the IATA airport code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Its ICAO code is GQNO. The airport is classified as a International Airport with scheduled commercial passenger service. It operates in the Africa/Nouakchott timezone at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 4 runways.

About Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is an international airport serving Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of the city. The airport opened in June 2016 as the replacement for Nouakchott International Airport.

Runways (4)

N
Designation Length Width Surface Lighted Status
06/24 7,875 ft (2,400 m) 148 ft (45 m) Concrete Yes Open
16/34 11,155 ft (3,400 m) 197 ft (60 m) Concrete Yes Open
06/24 7,875 ft (2,400 m) 148 ft (45 m) Concrete Yes Open
16/34 11,155 ft (3,400 m) 197 ft (60 m) Concrete Yes Open

Airport Details

IATA Code
NKC
ICAO Code
GQNO
Type
International Airport
City
Nouakchott
Country
Mauritania
Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott
Local Time
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Coordinates
18.3100°N, 15.9697°W

Airport Stats

Annual Passengers
350,373