Dakhla Airport is a large airport serving Dakhla, Western Sahara. Its IATA code is VIL and its ICAO code is GMMH. The airport lies at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VIL
- ICAO code
- GMMH
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 36 ft (11 m)
- Coordinates
- 23.7183, -15.9320
- Time zone
- Africa/El_Aaiun
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,842 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Dakhla Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NDB Nouadhibou International Airport | Nouadhibou, Mauritania | 330 km · 205 mi |
| OUZ Tazadit Airport | Zouérate, Mauritania | 368 km · 229 mi |
| EUN Laayoune Hassan I International Airport | El Aaiún, Western Sahara | 468 km · 291 mi |
| LPA Gran Canaria Airport | Gran Canaria Island, Spain | 472 km · 293 mi |
| TFS Tenerife Sur Airport | Tenerife, Spain | 485 km · 301 mi |
| VDE El Hierro Airport | El Hierro Island, Spain | 496 km · 308 mi |
| GMZ La Gomera Airport | Alajero, La Gomera Island, Spain | 496 km · 308 mi |
| TFN Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | Tenerife, Spain | 531 km · 330 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VIL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,244 | 2,016 | 1,751 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,358 | 2,086 | 1,813 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,612 | 2,245 | 1,951 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,559 | 2,833 | 2,462 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,651 | 3,512 | 3,052 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,193 | 3,848 | 3,344 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,655 | 4,135 | 3,594 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,126 | 4,428 | 3,848 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,301 | 4,536 | 3,942 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,483 | 5,271 | 4,581 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,050 | 5,623 | 4,886 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,622 | 5,979 | 5,195 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,385 | 7,074 | 6,148 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,947 | 8,045 | 6,991 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,961 | 8,054 | 6,998 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 18,324 | 11,386 | 9,894 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Dakhla Airport?
The IATA code of Dakhla Airport is VIL and its ICAO code is GMMH.
Where is Dakhla Airport located?
Dakhla Airport is in Dakhla, Western Sahara, at 23.7183, -15.9320.
What time zone is Dakhla Airport in?
Dakhla 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 Dakhla Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Dakhla Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB), about 330 km (205 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.