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GQNK

Kaédi Airport · Kaédi

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
75 ft / 23 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 118.90 MHz (INFO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 8,202 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kaédi Airport (GQNK), located in Kaédi, Mauritania. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 75 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kaédi Airport
ICAO / IATA
GQNK / KED
Municipality
Kaédi
Country
Region
MR-04 — Gorgol Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
75 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 60° / 240°
RWY 07 (60°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (240°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS INFO
118.90 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026