Nema
Néma Airport is the small airport serving Néma in southeastern Mauritania, giving travellers a practical air gateway to this remote part of the country. Identified by IATA code EMN and ICAO code GQNI, it is best thought of as a straightforward regional facility rather than a full-service hub. That usually means a simpler layout, shorter walking distances, and fewer on-site amenities, so it helps to arrive prepared with essentials and to keep plans flexible.
About Nema
Néma Airport is the small airport serving Néma in southeastern Mauritania, giving travellers a practical air gateway to this remote part of the country. Identified by IATA code EMN and ICAO code GQNI, it is best thought of as a straightforward regional facility rather than a full-service hub. That usually means a simpler layout, shorter walking distances, and fewer on-site amenities, so it helps to arrive prepared with essentials and to keep plans flexible.
Overview
Néma Airport is the small airport serving Néma in southeastern Mauritania, giving travellers a practical air gateway to this remote part of the country. Identified by IATA code EMN and ICAO code GQNI, it is best thought of as a straightforward regional facility rather than a full-service hub. That usually means a simpler layout, shorter walking distances, and fewer on-site amenities, so it helps to arrive prepared with essentials and to keep plans flexible.
Key facts
- Airport serving Néma, Mauritania
- IATA: EMN
- ICAO: GQNI
- Elevation: 745 ft (227 m)
- One runway: 09/27, 6890 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott
Runway and operating context
For pilots and aviation-minded travellers, the airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, 09/27, measuring 6890 feet, which is suitable for the kind of small-airport operations visitors would expect here. For passengers, the more useful takeaway is that Néma Airport is built around basic, functional access rather than large-scale traffic, so services may be limited and schedules can feel more weather- and logistics-dependent than at bigger international airports.
What this means for travellers
Because the airport is small, the travel experience is usually more direct, but it also rewards a bit of planning. Confirm local transport in advance, keep important documents and water close at hand, and pay attention to timing in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone when coordinating pickups or onward travel. If you are arriving in Néma for regional exploration, the airport’s modest scale can make entry and exit simpler, provided you do not expect the facilities of a major city airport.
Routes
Top routes from EMN
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Mauritania
FAQ
Nema — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Nema is located in Nema, Mauritania (Africa), at coordinates 16.600°, -7.280°.
- Its IATA code is EMN and its ICAO code is GQNI.
- Nema serves Nema, Mauritania. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Nema operates on Africa/Nouakchott local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Nema sits at latitude 16.600° and longitude -7.280°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EMN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EMN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EMN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 2 other airports in Mauritania. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.