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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Mahbes Airbase

ICAO MA-0003
Coordinates
27.7270°N, 9.2379°W
Elevation
1,623 ft (495 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
EH-U-A
Time zone
El Aaiun(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:25
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:02

About 13h 44m 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 Mahbes Airbase

Mahbes Airbase is a medium airport in Western Sahara (disputed territory). It sits at an elevation of 1,623 ft (495 m). It observes Africa/El Aaiun local time. The nearest airport is Al Mahbes UN Airstrip (EH-0007), about 18.8 nm to the s.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APP118.125 MHz
TWR118.050 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mahbes Airbase.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mahbes Airbase located?

Mahbes Airbase is medium airport located in Western Sahara (disputed territory), at an elevation of 1,623 ft (495 m).

What time zone is Mahbes Airbase in?

Mahbes Airbase is in the Africa/El Aaiun time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mahbes Airbase?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mahbes Airbase is approximately 1.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mahbes Airbase?

The nearest airport to Mahbes Airbase is Al Mahbes UN Airstrip (EH-0007), about 18.8 nm to the s, followed by Al Mahbes Airstrip and Al Farssia Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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