VIL Airport Code: Dakhla (GMMH)

What airport is VIL?

VIL is the IATA airport code for Dakhla Airport, in Dakhla, Western Sahara (disputed territory). The same airport has the ICAO code GMMH.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1754 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code GMMH begins with G, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western reaches of Africa.

Dakhla Airport (VIL) at a glance
IATA airport code	VIL
ICAO airport code	GMMH
Airport	Dakhla Airport
City	Dakhla
Country	Western Sahara (disputed territory)
Runways	1

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Where is VIL airport located?

Dakhla Airport (VIL) is in Dakhla, Western Sahara (disputed territory), at coordinates 23.7183, -15.932.

It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 23.72° N, 15.93° W. It is close to sea level at 36 ft (11 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at VIL

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,842 ft (3.00 km), designated 03/21.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Dakhla Airport?

The IATA code for Dakhla Airport in Dakhla is VIL. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Dakhla?

The 3-letter IATA code for Dakhla Airport in Dakhla is VIL.

What is the ICAO code for Dakhla Airport?

The ICAO code for Dakhla Airport is GMMH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code VIL.

What is the difference between VIL and GMMH?

VIL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. GMMH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Dakhla Airport.

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Western Sahara (disputed territory) and the wider region:

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