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GQNO/NKC METAR & TAF Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Nouakchott, Nouakchott RegionElevation 9 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 2.17 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
120@18
steady
VISIBILITY
2.17 SM
3.5 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
3,309 ft
+3,300 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1300Z (1:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

GQNO is currently IFR. Winds are from the southeast at 18 knots. Visibility is 2.17 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: blowing sand. Main concerns: Visibility 2.17 SM.

WIND
120° at 18 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
2.17 statute miles
3.5 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
NSC
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
42°C / 5°C
108°F / 41°F. 37°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.83 inHg
1010.2 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW VIS
Visibility 2.17 SM.

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1100Z (11:00 AM local) · valid to 1800Z (6:00 PM local)

GQNO forecast starts IFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 18Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 20Z to 10Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

IFR
MVFR
MVFR
1200Z12:00 PM1800Z6:00 PM0000Z12:00 AM0600Z6:00 AM1200Z12:00 PM1800Z6:00 PM

Codes in this report: BECMG NSW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low visibility: 2.17 SM.
›METAR is stale (79 minutes old).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category IFR, wind from 120° at 18 kt, visibility 2.17 SM, ceiling none. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility; high temperature.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 2.17 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.
High temperatureMETAR
Temperature 42C. Hot conditions degrade engine and climb performance; expect higher density altitude.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW06241634 120°120°18 kt120°120° 18120°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
120° at 18 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 1616 kt headwind · 9 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
16
HEAD
16 kt
CROSS
9 kt L
BEST
06
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
17 kt R
X-WIND
24
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
17 kt L
X-WIND
34
HEAD
16 kt tail
CROSS
9 kt R
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

06/24
Dimensions
7,875 x 148 ft
Surface
concrete
Lighting
Lighted
16/34
Dimensions
11,155 x 197 ft
Surface
concrete
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,309 ft
Pressure altitude
99 ft
Field elevation
9 ft MSL
Temperature
42°C (108°F)
Dewpoint
5°C (41°F)
Altimeter
29.83 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1835Z 6:35 PM
Sunrise
0700Z 7:00 AM
Loggable night
1857Z (6:57 PM local) → 0638Z (6:38 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1835Z (6:35 PM local) → 0700Z (7:00 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1935Z (7:35 PM local) → 0600Z (6:00 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is in Nouakchott, Nouakchott Region. Field elevation 9 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAGQNO / NKC
RegionNouakchott Region
CountryMauritania
Coordinates18.3100, -15.9697
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.7
ATIS (en)
ATIS (en)
126.6
ATIS (fr)
ATIS (fr)
121.7
GND
SMC
118.4
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗GQNO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does GQNO have a METAR?
Yes. GQNO has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does GQNO have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for GQNO; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at GQNO?
GQNO sits at 9 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for GQNO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.