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Nouadhibou International Airport

IATA NDBICAO GQPP🇲🇷 Nouadhibou
Coordinates
20.9324°N, 17.0302°W
Elevation
24 ft (7 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MR-08
Time zone
Nouakchott(UTC)
Magnetic variation
4.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
19:54
Civil dusk
20:18

About 13h 18m 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 Nouadhibou International Airport

Nouadhibou International Airport is an international airport serving Nouadhibou, a city in the Dakhlet Nouadhibou region of Mauritania.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

GQPP

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
02 / 207,961 ft / 2,427 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO886.100 MHz
TWRTWR120.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR NOUADHIBOUClass CCTRGND2953 ft GND

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle23 ft
Obstacle30 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nouadhibou International Airport?

The ICAO code for Nouadhibou International Airport is GQPP, and its IATA code is NDB.

Where is Nouadhibou International Airport located?

Nouadhibou International Airport is large airport located in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Nouadhibou International Airport have?

Nouadhibou International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,961 ft / 2,427 m.

Which airlines fly to Nouadhibou International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Nouadhibou International Airport include Mauritania Airlines International, Tropic Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Nouadhibou International Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Nouadhibou International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Nouadhibou International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nouadhibou International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nouadhibou International Airport is approximately 4.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nouadhibou International Airport?

The nearest airport to Nouadhibou International Airport is Guerguerat Airport (EH-0020), about 27.9 nm to the n.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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