2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Very good small airport Fast and easy to pass the police controle.”
EL MAHFOUD BOUZAYYANE5★ on Google
Airports / Western Sahara (disputed territory) / VIL
Large airport · VIL
Dakhla Airport.
Dakhla, Western Sahara (disputed territory) · 36 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
1,219 ratings
0
Operators based
36
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Dakhla, Western Sahara (disputed territory)ELEV 36 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
1,219
Google reviews
ratings on Google
36
Field elevation
feet above sea level
178
Nearest alternate
nm to NDB
Field standing
#1 / 3
Western Sahara (disputed territory) airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 1219 Google ratings , ranked against 3 rated Western Sahara (disputed territory) fields.
178 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB).
Overview
Dakhla Airport, listed as GMMH / VIL, is a large commercial airport in Dakhla, Western Sahara (disputed territory). The airport sits 36 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 VIL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB, 178 nm), Tazadit Airport (OUZ, 199 nm), and Atar International Airport (ATR, 251 nm). With a single 9,842-foot paved runway, VIL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from VIL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under GSVO and Villa Cisneros. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Dakhla.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Departures are equally calm, with basic amenities and memorable views of the surrounding desert landscape.”
Weaning Ping4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
GMMH
IATA
VIL
FAA / Local
GMMH
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
23.7183° N · 15.9320° 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
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,842 ft
- 03/219,842 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,842 ft
VIL's 9,842 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.
- 178nmNDBNouadhibou International AirportNouadhibou
- 199nmOUZTazadit AirportZouérate
- 251nmATRAtar International AirportAtar
- 253nmEUNLaayoune Hassan I International AirportEl Aaiún
- 255nmLPAGran Canaria AirportGran Canaria Island
- 262nmTFSTenerife Sur AirportTenerife
Location
Open the full mapGMMH · Dakhla Airport · Dakhla, Western Sahara (disputed territory)
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VIL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,945 nm | 7h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,065 nm | 7h 32m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,223 nm | 7h 54m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,453 nm | 8h 26m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,475 nm | 8h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,677 nm | 8h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,683 nm | 8h 58m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,188 nm | 10h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VIL?
- Dakhla Airport's longest paved runway is 9,842 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 VIL?
- Dakhla Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,842 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VIL?
- The closest alternate is Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB), about 178 nm away, followed by Tazadit Airport (OUZ) at 199 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VIL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 15m (2,945 nm), New York about 7h 32m (3,065 nm), Washington DC about 7h 54m (3,223 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.