Airport codes in Mauritania
Mauritania has 18 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 4 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NKC | GQNO | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | Nouakchott | Large airport |
| NDB | GQPP | Nouadhibou International Airport | Nouadhibou | Large airport |
| OUZ | GQPZ | Tazadit Airport | Zouérate | Medium airport |
| ATR | GQPA | Atar International Airport | Atar | Medium airport |
| AEO | GQNA | Aioun el Atrouss Airport | Aioun El Atrouss | Small airport |
| OTL | GQNB | Boutilimit Airport | Boutilimit | Small airport |
| THI | GQNC | Tichitt Airport | Tichitt | Small airport |
| TIY | GQND | Tidjikja Airport | Tidjikja | Small airport |
| BGH | GQNE | Abbaye Airport | Boghe | Small airport |
| KFA | GQNF | Kiffa Airport | Kiffa | Small airport |
| TMD | GQNH | Timbedra Airport | Timbedra | Small airport |
| EMN | GQNI | Néma Airport | Néma | Small airport |
| AJJ | GQNJ | Akjoujt Airport | Akjoujt | Small airport |
| KED | GQNK | Kaédi Airport | Kaédi | Small airport |
| MOM | GQNL | Letfotar Airport | Moudjeria | Small airport |
| SEY | GQNS | Sélibaby Airport | Sélibaby | Small airport |
| THT | GQNT | Tamchakett Airport | Tamchakett | Small airport |
| FGD | GQPF | Fderik Airport | Fderik | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Mauritania start with G
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 18 of the 18 Mauritania airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with G, the prefix assigned to the western reaches of Africa. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Mauritania by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 14 |
| Large airport | 2 |
| Medium airport | 2 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What do Mauritania ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Mauritania start with G, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western reaches of Africa. 18 of the 18 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Mauritania?
Mauritania has 18 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), ICAO GQNO. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Mauritania?
The busiest airport in Mauritania is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott.
How many airports does Mauritania have?
Mauritania has 18 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 4 of which have a full page here.