Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB): Codes, Runways & Location
Nouadhibou International Airport (IATA: NDB · ICAO: GQPP) is a large airport serving Nouadhibou, Mauritania. It lies at 20.9324° N, 17.0302° W, 24 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nouadhibou International Airport
Nouadhibou International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Nouadhibou in Mauritania. It is identified by the IATA code NDB and the ICAO code GQPP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nouadhibou International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2427 m (7961 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 24 ft (7 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 307 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 ≈ 2,427 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nouadhibou International Airport
Where is Nouadhibou International Airport located?
Nouadhibou International Airport is located in Nouadhibou, Mauritania. Its coordinates are 20.9324° N, 17.0302° W.
What is the airport code for Nouadhibou International Airport?
Nouadhibou International Airport has an IATA code of NDB and an ICAO code of GQPP.
How long is the runway at Nouadhibou International Airport?
Nouadhibou International Airport's longest runway is about 2427 m (7961 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Nouadhibou International Airport have?
Nouadhibou International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nouadhibou International Airport a major airport?
Nouadhibou International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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