Ouarzazate International Airport is a large airport serving Ouarzazate, Morocco. Its IATA code is OZZ and its ICAO code is GMMZ. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,782 ft (1,153 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Casablanca time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- OZZ
- ICAO code
- GMMZ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 3,782 ft (1,153 m)
- Coordinates
- 30.9391, -6.9094
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,842 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ouarzazate International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OZG Zagora Airport | Zagora, Morocco | 125 km · 78 mi |
| RAK Marrakesh Menara Airport | Marrakesh, Morocco | 130 km · 81 mi |
| BEM Beni Mellal Airport | Oulad Yaich, Morocco | 172 km · 107 mi |
| AGA Al Massira Airport | Agadir (Temsia), Morocco | 249 km · 155 mi |
| ERH Moulay Ali Cherif Airport | Errachidia, Morocco | 263 km · 163 mi |
| ESU Essaouira-Mogador Airport | Essaouira, Morocco | 269 km · 167 mi |
| CMN Mohammed V International Airport | Casablanca, Morocco | 278 km · 173 mi |
| FEZ Fes Saïss International Airport | Saïss, Morocco | 378 km · 235 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from OZZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,161 | 1,343 | 1,167 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,344 | 1,456 | 1,265 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,482 | 1,542 | 1,340 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,374 | 2,096 | 1,822 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,983 | 3,718 | 3,231 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,064 | 3,768 | 3,275 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,111 | 4,419 | 3,840 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,365 | 4,576 | 3,977 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,370 | 4,579 | 3,979 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,902 | 4,910 | 4,267 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,109 | 5,660 | 4,918 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,840 | 6,114 | 5,313 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,207 | 6,342 | 5,511 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,844 | 7,360 | 6,395 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,908 | 7,399 | 6,430 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,936 | 11,145 | 9,685 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 119.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ouarzazate International Airport?
The IATA code of Ouarzazate International Airport is OZZ and its ICAO code is GMMZ.
Where is Ouarzazate International Airport located?
Ouarzazate International Airport is in Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco, at 30.9391, -6.9094.
What time zone is Ouarzazate International Airport in?
Ouarzazate International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Casablanca. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ouarzazate International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ouarzazate International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Zagora Airport (OZG), about 125 km (78 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.