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Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Large International Airport · Nouakchott, NKC, Mauritania

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. It's 82°F (feels like 90°F) with 84% humidity. Winds from 290° at 11 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOGQNOIATANKC
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-1--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation9ft3 m
Longest runway11,155ft3,400 m
Runways22 lighted
Coordinates18.31, -15.9718°18'36.0"N 15°58'11.0"W
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

19 min ago
82°F28°C · Dew 77°FFeels like 90°FMVFR — Marginal VFR
NESW290° @ 11 kt
  • Visibility5 sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity84%
  • Altimeter29.85 inHg
  • Pressure1011 hPa
  • GustsNone

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. It's 82°F (feels like 90°F) with 84% humidity. Winds from 290° at 11 kt. Skies are clear.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR GQNO 281930Z 29011KT 8000 NSC 28/25 Q1011 NOSIG
Decoded — plain language
Wind290° @ 11 kt
Visibility5 sm
Temperature82°F / 28°C
Dew point77°F · 84% RH
Altimeter29.85 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR
SkyClear

Observed 28 Sep 2026 19:30Z·Nouakchott/Oumtounsy Arpt, TR, MR·19 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Wed 00:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
    MVFRWind320° @ 10 ktVis5 smSkyScattered 1,200′
    Now
RAWTAF GQNO 281700Z 2818/2924 32010KT 8000 SCT012

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

16/34
NESW
34
Headwind8 kt
Crosswind7 kt from L
★ Best
16
Tailwind8 kt
Crosswind7 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

2 total
16/34◐ lit
11,155 ft3,400 × 197 ft · Concrete
06/24◐ lit
7,875 ft2,400 × 148 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

4 listed
Tower118.40
SMC121.70GND
ATIS (fr)126.60
ATIS (en)127.70
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
KC
NouakchottVOR-DME
115.60 MHz13.2 NM175° S
NH
NouakchottNDB
297 kHz13.9 NM178° S

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point