Kaédi Airport (KED): Codes, Runways & Location
Kaédi Airport (IATA: KED · ICAO: GQNK) is a small airport serving Kaédi, Mauritania. It lies at 16.1595° N, 13.5076° W, 75 ft (23 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kaédi Airport
Kaédi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kaédi in Mauritania. It is identified by the IATA code KED and the ICAO code GQNK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kaédi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 75 ft (23 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) about 66 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 ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Kaédi Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaédi Airport
Where is Kaédi Airport located?
Kaédi Airport is located in Kaédi, Mauritania. Its coordinates are 16.1595° N, 13.5076° W.
What is the airport code for Kaédi Airport?
Kaédi Airport has an IATA code of KED and an ICAO code of GQNK.
How long is the runway at Kaédi Airport?
Kaédi Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kaédi Airport have?
Kaédi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kaédi Airport a major airport?
Kaédi Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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