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GQPA
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 · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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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.
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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Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,855 ft / 3,004 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 30° / 210°
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
A/G RDO
568.00 MHz
AFIS INFO
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026