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Tan Tan Airport.
Tan Tan, Morocco · 653 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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42 ratings
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Operators based
653
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
107 nm
To the nearest alternate
Smara Airport (SMW).
Overview
Tan Tan Airport, listed as GMAT / TTA, is a mid-sized airport in Tan Tan, Morocco. Field elevation is 653 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list TTA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Smara Airport (SMW, 107 nm), Mahbes Airbase (MA-0003, 111 nm), and César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE, 132 nm). The field has a single 6,562-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from TTA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Plage Blanche Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TTA to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
GMAT
IATA
TTA
FAA / Local
GMAT
Elevation
653 ft
Coordinates
28.4476° N · 11.1617° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Morocco fields
state range 10–3,782 ft
At 653 ft, TTA sits lower than 53% of the 19 Morocco fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,562 ft
- 03/216,562 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
TTA's 6,562 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 107nmSMWSmara AirportSmara
- 111nmMA-0003Mahbes Airbase
- 132nmACECésar Manrique-Lanzarote AirportSan Bartolomé
- 135nmEUNLaayoune Hassan I International AirportEl Aaiún
- 143nmFUEFuerteventura AirportEl Matorral
- 145nmAGAAl Massira AirportAgadir (Temsia)
Location
Open the full mapGMAT · Tan Tan Airport · Tan Tan, Morocco
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TTA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,994 nm | 7h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,127 nm | 7h 40m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,299 nm | 8h 4m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,617 nm | 8h 49m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,645 nm | 8h 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,726 nm | 9h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,765 nm | 9h 9m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,305 nm | 10h 25m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TTA?
- Tan Tan Airport's longest paved runway is 6,562 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TTA?
- Tan Tan Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TTA?
- The closest alternate is Smara Airport (SMW), about 107 nm away, followed by Mahbes Airbase (MA-0003) at 111 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TTA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 22m (2,994 nm), New York about 7h 40m (3,127 nm), Washington DC about 8h 4m (3,299 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.