Nouakchott, MR 🇲🇷 Closed Airport
MR-0013
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13 ft
MR-NKC
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Local Code: Not available
Location: 18.09754° N, -15.948222° E
Continent: AF
Type: Closed Airport
Keywords: NKC GQNN
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| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
05/23 |
9876 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 667.3 MHz |
| INFO | INFO | 124.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.4 MHz |
June 23, 2016
The airport was closed and replaced by the new Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (IATA: NKC, ICAO: GQNO). The primary reasons for the replacement were urban encroachment and modernization. The old airport was located directly in the city center, which posed a safety risk, limited potential for expansion, and hindered the urban development of the capital. The new facility was built 25 km north of the city to accommodate larger aircraft, meet modern international standards, and allow for future growth.
The airport has been completely demolished. The site, being prime real estate in the heart of Nouakchott, is undergoing a massive urban redevelopment project. The land is being transformed into a new modern city center, with plans including business districts, commercial centers, luxury hotels, residential housing, and public spaces. Satellite imagery confirms that the runways, taxiways, and terminal buildings have been removed and replaced by a new road grid and ongoing construction.
For decades, this was the primary and sole international gateway to Mauritania's capital. Its ICAO code was GQNN, and it used the IATA code NKC, which was later transferred to the new airport. (Note: The ICAO code MR-0013 provided in the query is a non-standard identifier). The airport was a critical piece of national infrastructure following Mauritania's independence, connecting the country to the world. It served as the main hub for the national carriers, including the defunct Air Mauritanie and later Mauritania Airlines International. It handled scheduled flights to destinations across Africa (e.g., Dakar, Casablanca, Tunis) and Europe (primarily Paris), operated by airlines such as Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Tunisair, and others. It was essential for diplomatic travel, business, and the limited tourism sector.
There are zero prospects for reopening. The airport is permanently closed, its infrastructure has been dismantled, and the land has been irrevocably repurposed for urban development. Its function has been entirely superseded by the new Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
If you want to spend a lot of $$$$ got in Mauritania.
You love troubles: go in Mauritania !
... don't worry, all the country is like that ... bandits !
1) When you call o send a fax nobody unswer it do not matter if you go to the AIP or any other sourse. (doit yourself call to Noadibou airpot or anywhere, the AIP means nothing for them just paper)
2) They do not respect ICAO international agreements eventhough they are signors, for instance, the resquest a clearance number for overfly, tecnical stop or whatever. (no freedoms of the air) Probably they don´t even know what agreements they have signed and part of.
3) If you need to get fuel prices or something they do not put the means.
4) Whatever the problem they will increase it.
5) They like to see airports empty of aircraft so they don´t have to move.
6) A handling for a small aircraft 500€ if do not want to have problems.
7) If you can avoid a stop over by in Mauritania do it.
8) This country is isolating itself and then blaming someone else (europeans, indians, chinese), the sourse of there problems comes from abroad according to them, probably from another planet.
9) The people related to aviation field they do not speak english