Large airport · Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is a large airport serving Nouakchott, Mauritania. Its IATA code is NKC. Its ICAO code is GQNO. It has 2 runways, longest 11,155 ft (concrete). Elevation 9 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Nouakchott, Mauritania |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NKC |
| ICAO code | GQNO |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 11,155 ft (concrete) |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 18.3100° N, 15.9697° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://www.aeroport-nouakchott.com/en/index_en.php — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Diawling National Park · Mauritania · 133.2 miles away
- Banc d'Arguin National Park · Mauritania · 133.3 miles away
- Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary · Senegal · 136.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport — its IATA code is NKC and its ICAO code is GQNO.
Where is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport located?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport serves Nouakchott, Mauritania. Its coordinates are 18.3100° N, 15.9697° W.
How high is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport sits at 9 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#323315
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouakchott%E2%80%93Oumtounsy_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.