Smara Airport (SMW): Codes, Runways & Location
Smara Airport (IATA: SMW · ICAO: GMMA) is a medium-sized airport serving Smara, Western Sahara (disputed territory). It lies at 26.7320° N, 11.6837° W, 350 ft (107 m) above sea level.
Overview of Smara Airport
Smara Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Smara in Western Sahara (disputed territory). It is identified by the IATA code SMW and the ICAO code GMMA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Smara Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 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 350 ft (107 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN) 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Smara Airport
Where is Smara Airport located?
Smara Airport is located in Smara, Western Sahara (disputed territory). Its coordinates are 26.7320° N, 11.6837° W.
What is the airport code for Smara Airport?
Smara Airport has an IATA code of SMW and an ICAO code of GMMA.
How long is the runway at Smara Airport?
Smara Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Smara Airport have?
Smara Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Smara Airport a major airport?
Smara Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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