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Nouakchott International Airport

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is a large airport serving Nouakchott, Mauritania. It carries the IATA code NKC and ICAO code GQNO. The airport sits at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

IATA · NKCICAO · GQNOServing Nouakchott
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City served
Nouakchott
Time zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Coordinates
18.100°, -15.950°
Address
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Phone
+222 41 11 58 00
Website
www.sam.mr

About Nouakchott International Airport

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is a large airport serving Nouakchott, Mauritania. It carries the IATA code NKC and ICAO code GQNO. The airport sits at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

Terminals and runway snapshot

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 11,155 ft (3,400 m).

Runway 06/24 — 7,875 ft (2,400 m), concrete, lighted.

Runway 16/34 — 11,155 ft (3,400 m), concrete, lighted.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is a large airport serving Nouakchott, Mauritania. It carries the IATA code NKC and ICAO code GQNO. The airport sits at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

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FAQ

Nouakchott International Airport — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.

9 common questions

Where is Nouakchott International Airport?+
Nouakchott International Airport is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania (Africa), at coordinates 18.100°, -15.950°.
What is the airport code for Nouakchott International Airport?+
Its IATA code is NKC and its ICAO code is GQNO.
Which city does NKC serve?+
Nouakchott International Airport serves Nouakchott, Mauritania. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
What time zone is NKC in?+
Nouakchott International Airport 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.
How do I find Nouakchott International Airport on a map?+
Nouakchott International Airport sits at latitude 18.100° and longitude -15.950°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
Which airlines fly from NKC?+
Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from NKC. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
Where can you fly from NKC?+
Route coverage for NKC is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from NKC on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
How do I contact Nouakchott International Airport?+
Its address is Nouakchott, Mauritania, the phone number is +222 41 11 58 00, the official website is http://www.sam.mr/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
Are there other airports in Mauritania?+
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.