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Small airport

Kiffa Airport

IATA KFAICAO GQNF🇲🇷 Kiffa
Coordinates
16.5900°N, 11.4062°W
Elevation
430 ft (131 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MR-03
Time zone
Nouakchott(UTC)
Magnetic variation
3.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
19:03
Civil dusk
19:24

About 12h 30m 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 Kiffa Airport

Kiffa Airport is an airport serving Kiffa, a city in the Assaba region of southern-est Mauritania.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

GQNF

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 258,202 ft / 2,500 m95 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GAG VOICE RDO568.000 MHz
AFISAFIS118.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kiffa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kiffa Airport?

The ICAO code for Kiffa Airport is GQNF, and its IATA code is KFA.

Where is Kiffa Airport located?

Kiffa Airport is small airport located in Kiffa, Mauritania, at an elevation of 430 ft (131 m).

How many runways does Kiffa Airport have?

Kiffa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

What time zone is Kiffa Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kiffa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kiffa Airport is approximately 3.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kiffa Airport?

The nearest airport to Kiffa Airport is Tamchakett Airport (THT), about 52.7 nm to the ne, followed by Letfotar Airport and Sélibaby Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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