Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

GQNO / NKC

Nouakchott, MR

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9kt
310°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,012
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

GQNO 141000Z 31009KT 6000 NSC 30/24 Q1012 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (9 ft)
Pressure Alt
45 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,847 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GQNO 140500Z 1406/1512 26012KT 7000 SCT015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 12kt
Visibility: 7 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QNO
06
24
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 7,875 ft 148 ft concrete 50°
↓ 1.6kt ↔ 8.9kt
100° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
11,155 ft 197 ft concrete 150°
↓ 8.5kt ↔ 3.1kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GQNO
IATA Code: NKC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9 ft MSL

Location

City: Nouakchott
Country: MR
Latitude: 18.310000°
Longitude: -15.969722°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT1

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,875 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (GQNO/NKC) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Nouakchott, MR. The facility operates at an elevation of 9 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (06/24, 16/34) with concrete surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.