NKC Airport Code, Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
NKC is the IATA code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, the main international gateway for Nouakchott, Mauritania. Airlines and booking systems use NKC, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code GQNO. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 18.31° N, 15.97° W.
What is the Nouakchott airport code?
The airport code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is NKC. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code GQNO, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 836 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code GQNO begins with G, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western reaches of Africa.
Where is NKC?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport serves Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is close to sea level at 9 ft (3 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at NKC
It has 2 runways. The longest is 11,155 ft (3.40 km), designated 16/34.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Nouakchott?
The IATA airport code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport in Nouakchott is NKC. Its ICAO code is GQNO.
What is the 3-letter code for Nouakchott?
The 3-letter IATA code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport in Nouakchott is NKC.
What airport is NKC?
NKC is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, located in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
What country is NKC in?
NKC (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is in Mauritania.
Where is NKC airport located?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is in Nouakchott, Mauritania, at coordinates 18.31, -15.96972.
What is the ICAO code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
The ICAO code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is GQNO. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code NKC.
What is the difference between NKC and GQNO?
NKC is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. GQNO is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
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Popular routes from NKC
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