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Medium airport

Atar International Airport

IATA ATRICAO GQPA🇲🇷 Atar
Coordinates
20.5058°N, 13.0437°W
Elevation
734 ft (224 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MR-07
Time zone
Nouakchott(UTC)
Magnetic variation
3.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:56
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
19:37
Civil dusk
20:01

About 13h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Atar International Airport

Atar International Airport

Atar Airport or Atar International Airport is an airport serving Atar, a town in the Adrar Region of Mauritania.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

GQPA

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 229,855 ft / 3,004 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO568.000 MHz
AFISINFO118.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GQR 13Special useRestrictedGNDFL050
GQR 14Special useRestrictedFL050FL200
GQD 12Special useDangerGNDFL100
GQD 11Special useDangerGNDFL030

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Mauritania airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Atar International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Atar International Airport?

The ICAO code for Atar International Airport is GQPA, and its IATA code is ATR.

Where is Atar International Airport located?

Atar International Airport is medium airport located in Atar, Mauritania, at an elevation of 734 ft (224 m).

How many runways does Atar International Airport have?

Atar International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,855 ft / 3,004 m.

What time zone is Atar International Airport in?

Atar International Airport is in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Atar International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Atar International Airport is approximately 3.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Atar International Airport?

The nearest airport to Atar International Airport is Akjoujt Airport (AJJ), about 88.5 nm to the wsw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Atar International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.