Atar International Airport (ATR): Codes, Runways & Location
Atar International Airport (IATA: ATR · ICAO: GQPA) is a medium-sized airport serving Atar, Mauritania. It lies at 20.5058° N, 13.0437° W, 734 ft (224 m) above sea level.
Overview of Atar International Airport
Atar International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Atar in Mauritania. It is identified by the IATA code ATR and the ICAO code GQPA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Atar International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3004 m (9855 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 734 ft (224 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) about 164 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,004 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Atar International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Atar International Airport
Where is Atar International Airport located?
Atar International Airport is located in Atar, Mauritania. Its coordinates are 20.5058° N, 13.0437° W.
What is the airport code for Atar International Airport?
Atar International Airport has an IATA code of ATR and an ICAO code of GQPA.
How long is the runway at Atar International Airport?
Atar International Airport's longest runway is about 3004 m (9855 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Atar International Airport have?
Atar International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Atar International Airport a major airport?
Atar International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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