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IATA NKC Large Airport
Airport record
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Nouakchott, Nouakchott Region, Mauritania
WGS 84 position
18.31000°, -15.96972°
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2 reported lighted
3,400 metres · 16/34
Source records
Runway geometry
Reported runway surfaces
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Heading (true) | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,155 × 197 ft3,400 × 60 m | Concrete | 150.0° / 330.0° northwest–southeast | Reported lighted | Reported open |
| 06/24 | 7,875 × 148 ft2,400 × 45 m | Concrete | 50.0° / 230.0° northeast–southwest | Reported lighted | Reported open |
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| End | Runway | True heading | End elevation | Displaced threshold | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 LE · low-numbered end | 16/34 Reported open | 150.0°T | 9 ft MSL3 m | Not published | 18.31634°, -15.97358° Open end map ↗ |
| 34 HE · high-numbered end | 16/34 Reported open | 330.0°T | 9 ft MSL3 m | Not published | 18.28981°, -15.95735° Open end map ↗ |
| 06 LE · low-numbered end | 06/24 Reported open | 50.0°T | 9 ft MSL3 m | Not published | 18.29479°, -15.99239° Open end map ↗ |
| 24 HE · high-numbered end | 06/24 Reported open | 230.0°T | 9 ft MSL3 m | Not published | 18.30882°, -15.97508° Open end map ↗ |
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Published frequencies
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| Type | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS (en) | 127.700 MHz | No description published |
| ATIS (fr) | 126.600 MHz | No description published |
| SMC | 121.700 MHz | GND |
| TWR | 118.400 MHz | No description published |
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Source & provenance
Data source
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