Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is a large airport serving Nouakchott, Mauritania. Its IATA code is NKC and its ICAO code is GQNO. The airport lies at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 11,155 ft (3,400 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NKC
- ICAO code
- GQNO
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 9 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- 18.3100, -15.9697
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,875 ft · 2,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | concrete | Yes |
| 16/34 | 11,155 ft · 3,400 m | 197 ft · 60 m | concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NDB Nouadhibou International Airport | Nouadhibou, Mauritania | 312 km · 194 mi |
| DSS Blaise Diagne International Airport | Dakar, Senegal | 421 km · 262 mi |
| BJL Banjul International Airport | Banjul (Yundum), Gambia | 558 km · 347 mi |
| VIL Dakhla Airport | Dakhla, Western Sahara | 601 km · 373 mi |
| OUZ Tazadit Airport | Zouérate, Mauritania | 613 km · 381 mi |
| ZIG Ziguinchor Airport | Ziguinchor, Senegal | 641 km · 398 mi |
| KYS Kayes Dag Dag Airport | Kayes, Mali | 647 km · 402 mi |
| CSK Cap Skirring Airport | Cap Skirring, Senegal | 663 km · 412 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NKC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,797 | 2,359 | 2,050 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,931 | 2,443 | 2,123 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,146 | 2,576 | 2,239 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,938 | 3,068 | 2,666 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,701 | 3,543 | 3,078 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,000 | 3,728 | 3,240 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,873 | 4,271 | 3,711 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,932 | 4,307 | 3,743 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,325 | 4,552 | 3,955 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,646 | 5,372 | 4,668 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,334 | 5,800 | 5,040 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,971 | 6,196 | 5,384 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,876 | 7,380 | 6,413 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,101 | 8,140 | 7,074 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,504 | 8,391 | 7,291 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,859 | 11,097 | 9,643 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS (en) | 127.700 | |
| ATIS (fr) | 126.600 | |
| SMC | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | 118.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
The IATA code of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is NKC and its ICAO code is GQNO.
Where is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport located?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is in Nouakchott, Nouakchott Region, Mauritania, at 18.3100, -15.9697.
What time zone is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport in?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Abidjan. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 11,155 ft (3,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB), about 312 km (194 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.