Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC): Codes, Runways & Location
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (IATA: NKC · ICAO: GQNO) is a large airport serving Nouakchott, Mauritania. It lies at 18.3100° N, 15.9697° W, 9 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Nouakchott in Mauritania. It is identified by the IATA code NKC and the ICAO code GQNO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3400 m (11155 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 9 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Boutilimit Airport (OTL) about 159 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 ≈ 3,400 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Where is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport located?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Its coordinates are 18.3100° N, 15.9697° W.
What is the airport code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport has an IATA code of NKC and an ICAO code of GQNO.
How long is the runway at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport's longest runway is about 3400 m (11155 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport have?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport a major airport?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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