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GQNO · NKC Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Nouakchott, Nouakchott Region, Mauritania

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Airport facts

Ident
GQNO
IATA
NKC
Type
Large airport
Municipality
Nouakchott
Region
Nouakchott Region
Country
Mauritania
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Coordinates
18.3100° N 15.9697° W
18°18′36″N 15°58′11″W
Towered
Yes
Wikipedia
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Runways

RunwayLength × widthSurfaceLightedStatus
16/3411,155 × 197 ftConcreteYesOpen
06/247,875 × 148 ftConcreteYesOpen

Frequencies

TypeNameMHz
ATIS (FR)126.600
ATIS (EN)127.700
TWR118.400
SMCGND121.700

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