Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU): Codes, Runways & Location
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (IATA: AHU · ICAO: GMTA) is a medium-sized airport serving Al Hoceima, Morocco. It lies at 35.1771° N, 3.8395° W, 95 ft (29 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Al Hoceima in Morocco. It is identified by the IATA code AHU and the ICAO code GMTA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3204 m (10511 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 95 ft (29 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nador Al Aaroui International Airport (NDR) about 77 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 ≈ 3,204 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
Where is Cherif Al Idrissi Airport located?
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport is located in Al Hoceima, Morocco. Its coordinates are 35.1771° N, 3.8395° W.
What is the airport code for Cherif Al Idrissi Airport?
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport has an IATA code of AHU and an ICAO code of GMTA.
How long is the runway at Cherif Al Idrissi Airport?
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport's longest runway is about 3204 m (10511 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Cherif Al Idrissi Airport have?
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Cherif Al Idrissi Airport a major airport?
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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