Essaouira-Mogador Airport

GMMI / ESU

Essaouira, MA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 2 hours ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
3 kt
180°
5 km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GMMI 042000Z AUTO 18003KT 150V210 5000 BKN010 13/13 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 384 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,384 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (384 ft)
Pressure Alt
302 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 154 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GMMI 041700Z 0418/0524 21007KT 6000 RA BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:59Z BASE
+0h
IFR 210° 7 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MMI
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
8,553 ft 148 ft BIT 159°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GMMI

4,271 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.3%
MVFR
92%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
1.9%

Essaouira-Mogador Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 7.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.9%
NE
28.9%
E
14.8%
SE
3.5%
S
6.1%
SW
15.9%
W
6.4%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.3°C
Range: 4°C to 40°C
4°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

December January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,271 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Essaouira-Mogador Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GMMI
IATA Code: ESU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 384 ft MSL

Location

City: Essaouira
Country: MA
Latitude: 31.397499°
Longitude: -9.681670°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,553 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Essaouira-Mogador Airport

Overview

Essaouira-Mogador Airport serves the coastal city of Essaouira in western Morocco, positioned at 384 feet above sea level with geographic coordinates 31.397499, -9.681670. The medium-sized airport provides regional air transportation infrastructure for the Moroccan coastal region, supporting both civilian and potentially limited commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Essaouira-Mogador are predominantly MVFR, with 93.1% of observations in this category. Prevailing winds from the northeast at an average of 7.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots, characterize the airport's wind environment. Temperature variations range from 4°C to 40°C, with an average of 18°C, presenting moderate thermal conditions for aircraft operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (16/34) measuring 8,553 feet in length, constructed with bituminous surface. Its coastal location suggests potential for marine layer influences and wind-related considerations. The terrain surrounding the airport is likely influenced by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, which could introduce specific meteorological and operational dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of 5.3 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during December, January, and September, with minimal instances of low-visibility scenarios (less than 3% combined IFR and LIFR conditions). Average visibility consistently remains around 10 statute miles, facilitating generally reliable approach and landing conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.