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Smara Airport

IATA SMWICAO GMMA🇪🇭 Smara
Coordinates
26.7320°N, 11.6837°W
Elevation
350 ft (107 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
EH-U-A
Time zone
El Aaiun(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
2.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:37
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
20:43
Civil dusk
21:09

About 13h 40m 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 Smara Airport

Smara Airport is an airport in Smara, a city in Western Sahara.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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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
16 / 349,843 ft / 3,000 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Navaids(1)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Smara Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Smara Airport?

The ICAO code for Smara Airport is GMMA, and its IATA code is SMW.

Where is Smara Airport located?

Smara Airport is medium airport located in Smara, Western Sahara (disputed territory), at an elevation of 350 ft (107 m).

How many runways does Smara Airport have?

Smara Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

What time zone is Smara Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Smara Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Smara Airport is approximately 2.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Smara Airport?

The nearest airport to Smara Airport is Boukraa Airport (EH-0011), about 66.5 nm to the wsw, followed by Tifariti Airstrip and Bir Moghrein Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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