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Airports in Mauritania
Mauritania has 28 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 3 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Nouakchott, is served by Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
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List of airports in Mauritania
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Type | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouadhibou International Airport | Nouadhibou | NDB | GQPP | Large airport | 24 ft |
| Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Meet & Greet → | Nouakchott | NKC | GQNO | Large airport | 9 ft |
| Tazadit Airport | Zouérate | OUZ | GQPZ | Medium airport | 1,119 ft |
| Atar International Airport (no scheduled flights) | Atar | ATR | GQPA | Medium airport | 734 ft |
| Abbaye Airport (no scheduled flights) | Boghe | BGH | GQNE | Small airport | 66 ft |
| Aioun el Atrouss Airport (no scheduled flights) | Aioun El Atrouss | AEO | GQNA | Small airport | 951 ft |
| Akjoujt Airport (no scheduled flights) | Akjoujt | AJJ | GQNJ | Small airport | 403 ft |
| Boutilimit Airport (no scheduled flights) | Boutilimit | OTL | GQNB | Small airport | 121 ft |
| Fderik Airport (no scheduled flights) | Fderik | FGD | GQPF | Small airport | 961 ft |
| Kaédi Airport (no scheduled flights) | Kaédi | KED | GQNK | Small airport | 75 ft |
| Kiffa Airport (no scheduled flights) | Kiffa | KFA | GQNF | Small airport | 430 ft |
| Letfotar Airport (no scheduled flights) | Moudjeria | MOM | GQNL | Small airport | 256 ft |
| Néma Airport (no scheduled flights) | Néma | EMN | GQNI | Small airport | 745 ft |
| Sélibaby Airport (no scheduled flights) | Sélibaby | SEY | GQNS | Small airport | 219 ft |
| Tamchakett Airport (no scheduled flights) | Tamchakett | THT | GQNT | Small airport | 620 ft |
| Tichitt Airport (no scheduled flights) | Tichitt | THI | GQNC | Small airport | 561 ft |
| Tidjikja Airport (no scheduled flights) | Tidjikja | TIY | GQND | Small airport | 1,342 ft |
| Timbedra Airport (no scheduled flights) | Timbedra | TMD | GQNH | Small airport | 692 ft |
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Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).
Mauritania has 28 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #137 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 2 large airports, 2 medium-sized airports and 3 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 24 are small airstrips, heliports (3) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.
Main international airports in Mauritania
The main international gateways are Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott and Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou. The capital, Nouakchott, is served by Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
Domestic flights and regional airports
Scheduled flights reach 3 cities across Mauritania, with 2 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Tazadit Airport (OUZ) in Zouérate, the southernmost Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott.
Airport services and alternatives
At 1 airport in Mauritania — NKC — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Algeria (39 large/medium airports), Morocco (19 large/medium airports), Senegal (10 large/medium airports) and Mali (5 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Mauritania.
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Airports in Morocco — 19 large & medium
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