Laayoune Hassan I International Airport is a large airport serving El Aaiún, Western Sahara. Its IATA code is EUN and its ICAO code is GMML. The airport lies at an elevation of 207 ft (63 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 8,861 ft (2,701 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- EUN
- ICAO code
- GMML
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 207 ft (63 m)
- Coordinates
- 27.1425, -13.2250
- Time zone
- Africa/El_Aaiun
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,861 ft · 2,701 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 04/22 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Laayoune Hassan I International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SMW Smara Airport | Smara, Western Sahara | 159 km · 99 mi |
| FUE Fuerteventura Airport | El Matorral, Spain | 159 km · 99 mi |
| ACE César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport | San Bartolomé, Spain | 204 km · 127 mi |
| LPA Gran Canaria Airport | Gran Canaria Island, Spain | 230 km · 143 mi |
| TTA Tan Tan Airport | Tan Tan, Morocco | 249 km · 155 mi |
| TFN Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | Tenerife, Spain | 341 km · 212 mi |
| TFS Tenerife Sur Airport | Tenerife, Spain | 345 km · 214 mi |
| GMZ La Gomera Airport | Alajero, La Gomera Island, Spain | 405 km · 252 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from EUN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,784 | 1,730 | 1,503 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,910 | 1,808 | 1,571 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,147 | 1,955 | 1,699 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,118 | 2,559 | 2,223 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,673 | 3,525 | 3,063 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,661 | 4,139 | 3,597 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,735 | 4,185 | 3,636 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,757 | 4,199 | 3,649 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,403 | 4,600 | 3,997 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,635 | 5,366 | 4,663 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,643 | 5,370 | 4,667 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,616 | 5,975 | 5,192 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,918 | 6,784 | 5,895 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,490 | 7,761 | 6,744 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,603 | 7,831 | 6,805 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 18,343 | 11,398 | 9,905 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | LAAYOUNE APP | 127.500 |
| TWR | LAAYOUNE TWR | 131.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Laayoune Hassan I International Airport?
The IATA code of Laayoune Hassan I International Airport is EUN and its ICAO code is GMML.
Where is Laayoune Hassan I International Airport located?
Laayoune Hassan I International Airport is in El Aaiún, Western Sahara, at 27.1425, -13.2250.
What time zone is Laayoune Hassan I International Airport in?
Laayoune Hassan I International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/El_Aaiun. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Laayoune Hassan I International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 8,861 ft (2,701 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Laayoune Hassan I International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Smara Airport (SMW), about 159 km (99 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.