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NKC

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport · Nouakchott

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
9 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz ()
Runway Summary
16/3411,155 ftconcreteLIGHTED
06/247,875 ftconcreteLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (GQNO), Mauritania. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 9 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
ICAO / IATA
GQNO / NKC
Municipality
Nouakchott
Country
Region
MR-NKC
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 11,155 ft / 3,400 m
Surface: concrete
Heading: 150° / 330°
RWY 16
110.30 MHz
ID: I-NKC | CRS: 163°
RWY 34
No ILS
Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Length: 7,875 ft / 2,400 m
Surface: concrete
Heading: 50° / 230°
RWY 06
No ILS
RWY 24
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

ATIS (en)
127.70 MHz
ATIS (fr)
126.60 MHz
SMC GND
121.70 MHz
TWR
118.40 MHz

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Alternatives in the vicinity.

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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified