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Atar International Airport · Atar

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
734 ft / 224 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 118.30 MHz (INFO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 9,855 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Atar International Airport (GQPA), located in Atar, 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 734 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
Atar International Airport
ICAO / IATA
GQPA / ATR
Municipality
Atar
Country
Region
MR-07 — Adrar Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
734 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,855 ft / 3,004 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 30° / 210°
RWY 04 (30°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (210°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G RDO
568.00 MHz
AFIS INFO
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

GQNOILS
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
392 km / 212 nm
GQPP
Nouadhibou International Airport
417 km / 225 nm
GMMHILS
Dakhla Airport
465 km / 251 nm
GOSMILS
Ouro Sogui Airport
547 km / 295 nm
GOSS
Saint Louis Airport
613 km / 331 nm

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