Airport code
NKC — Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
NKC is the IATA code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, an airport serving Nouakchott, Mauritania. Its ICAO code is GQNO, and it operates in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 18.3100, -15.9697 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).
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Airport information
| IATA code | NKC |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | GQNO |
| Airport name | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
| City | Nouakchott |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Time zone | Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 18.3100 |
| Longitude | -15.9697 |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,155 ft (3,400 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
The IATA code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is NKC.
What is the ICAO code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
The ICAO code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is GQNO.
Where is NKC airport located?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
What time zone is NKC in?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport operates in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to NKC?
The nearest airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou, about 312 km away.
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