Kiffa Airport (KFA): Codes, Runways & Location
Kiffa Airport (IATA: KFA · ICAO: GQNF) is a small airport serving Kiffa, Mauritania. It lies at 16.5900° N, 11.4062° W, 430 ft (131 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kiffa Airport
Kiffa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kiffa in Mauritania. It is identified by the IATA code KFA and the ICAO code GQNF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kiffa 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 430 ft (131 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tamchakett Airport (THT) about 98 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 Kiffa Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiffa Airport
Where is Kiffa Airport located?
Kiffa Airport is located in Kiffa, Mauritania. Its coordinates are 16.5900° N, 11.4062° W.
What is the airport code for Kiffa Airport?
Kiffa Airport has an IATA code of KFA and an ICAO code of GQNF.
How long is the runway at Kiffa Airport?
Kiffa Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kiffa Airport have?
Kiffa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kiffa Airport a major airport?
Kiffa Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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