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Large airportScheduled service

Dakhla Airport

IATA VILICAO GMMH🇪🇭 Dakhla
Coordinates
23.7183°N, 15.9320°W
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
EH-U-A
Time zone
El Aaiun(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:00
Sunrise
07:25
Sunset
20:55
Civil dusk
21:20

About 13h 29m 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 Dakhla Airport

Dakhla Airport

Dakhla Airport is an airport serving Dakhla, a city in Western Sahara, a disputed territory occupied by Morocco.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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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
03 / 219,842 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Dakhla Airport.

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🇪🇭 More airports in Western Sahara (disputed territory)📘 Flying in Western Sahara (disputed territory): a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Dakhla Airport?

The ICAO code for Dakhla Airport is GMMH, and its IATA code is VIL.

Where is Dakhla Airport located?

Dakhla Airport is large airport located in Dakhla, Western Sahara (disputed territory), at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Dakhla Airport have?

Dakhla Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,842 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Dakhla Airport?

Airlines historically serving Dakhla Airport include Royal Air Maroc, Tropic Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Dakhla Airport?

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

What time zone is Dakhla Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Dakhla Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dakhla Airport is approximately 3.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dakhla Airport?

The nearest airport to Dakhla Airport is Aousserd MINURSO Airstrip (EH-0016), about 110.6 nm to the se.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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