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Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Nouakchott · Nouakchott Region · Mauritania

Location

Town: Nouakchott
Region: Nouakchott Region
Country: Mauritania
Elevation: 9 ft
Latitude: 18.3100
Longitude: -15.9697

Observed traffic

Departures (30 d): 271
Arrivals (30 d): 301
All observed flights: 593
Last seen: October 30, 2026

Facility

Type: Large airport
Scheduled service: Yes
Longest runway: 11,155 ft
Also known as: —

Runways

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted	Headings
16 / 34	11,155 ft	197 ft	concrete	Yes	150° / 330°
06 / 24	7,875 ft	148 ft	concrete	Yes	050° / 230°

Frequencies

Type	Description	MHz
ATIS (en)	—	127.700
ATIS (fr)	—	126.600
SMC	GND	121.700
TWR	—	118.400

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