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Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International AirportGQNO / NKC

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport serves Nouakchott, Nouakchott Region, Mauritania. Its ICAO code is GQNO and its IATA code NKC. The longest of its 2 runways is 16/34, at 11,155 ft (3,400 m). The field is 9 ft (3 m) above sea level. Local time is Africa/Abidjan, UTC.

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ICAO
GQNO
IATA
NKC
LONGEST RUNWAY
11,155 ft
3,400 m · 16/34
ELEVATION
9 ft
3 m
TIME ZONE
UTC
Africa/Abidjan
POSITION
18.310°N
15.970°W

Runways

16/3411,155 ft · 3,400 mconcrete
06/247,875 ft · 2,400 mconcrete

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Questions people ask about Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

How long is the runway at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?

The longest runway, 16/34, is 11,155 ft (3,400 m), surface concrete. Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport has 2 runways in all.

What is the elevation of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?

9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level.

What time zone is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport in?

Africa/Abidjan: UTC.

What are the codes for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?

ICAO GQNO, IATA NKC. It serves Nouakchott, Mauritania.

How far can you fly from Nouakchott?
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