Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Nouakchott, Nouakchott Region (Mauritania)
IATA: NKC ICAO: GQNO
Longest Active Runway
11,155 ft
3,400 meters
Field Elevation
9 ft
3 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
18.3100°, -15.9697°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#1 in Mauritania
Out of 10 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#549 Worldwide
Top 7.3% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#7096 MSL
Top 96.9% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+11.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,155 ft (3,400 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in Mauritania and #549 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,155 ft (3400m) | 197 ft (60m) | concrete | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 06/24 | 7,875 ft (2400m) | 148 ft (45m) | concrete | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/nkc.json ↗