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GQNO
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport · Nouakchott
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
9 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz ()
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (GQNO), located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 9 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.
Full Name
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
ICAO / IATA
GQNO / NKC
Municipality
Nouakchott
Country
Region
MR-NKC — Nouakchott Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
9 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,155 ft / 3,400 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: concrete
Heading: 150° / 330°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: concrete
Heading: 150° / 330°
RWY 16 (150°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-NKC | CRS: 163°
RWY 34 (330°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,875 ft / 2,400 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: concrete
Heading: 50° / 230°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: concrete
Heading: 50° / 230°
RWY 06 (50°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (230°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ATIS (en)
127.70 MHz
ATIS (fr)
126.60 MHz
SMC GND
121.70 MHz
TWR
118.40 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026