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Small airport

Tamchakett Airport

IATA THTICAO GQNT🇲🇷 Tamchakett
Coordinates
17.2316°N, 10.7792°W
Elevation
620 ft (189 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MR-02
Time zone
Nouakchott(UTC)
Magnetic variation
2.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:00
Civil dusk
19:23

About 12h 31m 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 Tamchakett Airport

Tamchakett is a town and commune in the Hodh El Gharbi region of south-central Mauritania.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tamchakett Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tamchakett Airport?

The ICAO code for Tamchakett Airport is GQNT, and its IATA code is THT.

Where is Tamchakett Airport located?

Tamchakett Airport is small airport located in Tamchakett, Mauritania, at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m).

What time zone is Tamchakett Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tamchakett Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tamchakett Airport is approximately 2.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tamchakett Airport?

The nearest airport to Tamchakett Airport is Kiffa Airport (KFA), about 52.7 nm to the sw, followed by Aioun el Atrouss Airport and Tidjikja Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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