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Essaouira-Mogador Airport

IATA ESUICAO GMMI🇲🇦 Essaouira
Coordinates
31.3975°N, 9.6817°W
Elevation
384 ft (117 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MA-07
Time zone
Casablanca(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
20:45
Civil dusk
21:13

About 14h 0m 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 Essaouira-Mogador Airport

Essaouira-Mogador Airport

Essaouira-Mogador Airport is an international airport serving Essaouira, a city in the Marrakesh-Safi region in Morocco. The airport is 15km or 9.3 miles from the city center.

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

Live weather

GMMI

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 348,553 ft / 2,607 m148 ftBitLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR121.200 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GMMIClass DCTRGND3150 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle171 ft
Obstacle180 ft
Obstacle148 ft
Obstacle148 ft
Obstacle167 ft
Obstacle194 ft
Obstacle154 ft
Obstacle194 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Essaouira-Mogador Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Essaouira-Mogador Airport?

The ICAO code for Essaouira-Mogador Airport is GMMI, and its IATA code is ESU.

Where is Essaouira-Mogador Airport located?

Essaouira-Mogador Airport is medium airport located in Essaouira, Morocco, at an elevation of 384 ft (117 m).

How many runways does Essaouira-Mogador Airport have?

Essaouira-Mogador Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,553 ft / 2,607 m.

Which airlines fly to Essaouira-Mogador Airport?

Airlines historically serving Essaouira-Mogador Airport include Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair, Transavia France (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Essaouira-Mogador Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Essaouira-Mogador Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Essaouira-Mogador Airport in?

Essaouira-Mogador Airport is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Essaouira-Mogador Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Essaouira-Mogador Airport is approximately 1.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Essaouira-Mogador Airport?

The nearest airport to Essaouira-Mogador Airport is Inezgane Airport (GMAA), about 61.4 nm to the s, followed by Al Massira Airport and Taroudant Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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