GQNO · NKC

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Nouakchott, Nouakchott RegionElevation 9 ftLarge airport

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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
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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does GQNO have a METAR?
Yes. GQNO is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does GQNO have a TAF?
When GQNO issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
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.