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Airports / Morocco / FEZ
Large airport · FEZ
Fes Saïss International Airport.
Saïss, Morocco · 1,900 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
3,428 ratings
0
Operators based
1,900
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Saïss, MoroccoELEV 1,900 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
3,428
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,900
Field elevation
feet above sea level
27
Nearest alternate
nm to MEK
Field standing
#8 / 19
Morocco airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 3428 Google ratings , ranked against 19 rated Morocco fields.
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bassatine Airport (MEK).
Overview
Located in Saïss, Morocco, Fes Saïss International Airport (GMFF / FEZ) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,900 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into FEZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bassatine Airport (MEK, 27 nm), Kenitra Air Base (NNA, 83 nm), and Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA, 89 nm). With a single 10,499-foot paved runway, FEZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from FEZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Saïss.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Fes Saïss International Airport offers a smooth and comfortable travel experience.”
LFERDI TV5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff are helpful and professional, and security procedures are efficient.”
LFERDI TV5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
GMFF
IATA
FEZ
FAA / Local
GMFF
Elevation
1,900 ft
Coordinates
33.9273° N · 4.9780° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Morocco fields
state range 10–3,782 ft
At 1,900 ft, FEZ sits higher than 74% of the 19 Morocco fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,499 ft
- 09/2710,499 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,499 ft
FEZ's 10,499 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.
- 27nmMEKBassatine AirportMeknes
- 83nmNNAKenitra Air BaseKenitra
- 89nmRBARabat-Salé AirportRabat
- 94nmAHUCherif Al Idrissi AirportAl Hoceima
- 101nmTTUSania Ramel AirportTétouan
- 114nmBEMBeni Mellal AirportOulad Yaich
Location
Open the full mapGMFF · Fes Saïss International Airport · Saïss, Morocco
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FEZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,091 nm | 7h 35m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,236 nm | 7h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,420 nm | 8h 21m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,801 nm | 9h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,832 nm | 9h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,866 nm | 9h 23m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,891 nm | 9h 27m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,427 nm | 10h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FEZ?
- Fes Saïss International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,499 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 FEZ?
- Fes Saïss International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,499 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FEZ?
- The closest alternate is Bassatine Airport (MEK), about 27 nm away, followed by Kenitra Air Base (NNA) at 83 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FEZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 35m (3,091 nm), New York about 7h 56m (3,236 nm), Washington DC about 8h 21m (3,420 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.