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Airports / Morocco / ESU
Medium airport · ESU
Essaouira-Mogador Airport.
Essaouira, Morocco · 384 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
553 ratings
0
Operators based
384
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Essaouira, MoroccoELEV 384 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
553
Google reviews
ratings on Google
384
Field elevation
feet above sea level
66
Nearest alternate
nm to AGA
Field standing
66 nm
To the nearest alternate
Al Massira Airport (AGA).
Overview
Essaouira-Mogador Airport (GMMI / ESU) is a mid-sized airport serving Essaouira, Morocco. Field elevation is 384 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ESU as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Al Massira Airport (AGA, 66 nm), Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK, 85 nm), and Ouarzazate International Airport (OZZ, 145 nm). The field has a single 8,553-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ESU are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ESU to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Very pleasant experience at Essaouira (Mogador) Airport ✈️ The airport is clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate.”
ACHRAF AMAKHA4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Very pleasant experience at Essaouira (Mogador) Airport ✈️ The airport is clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate.”
ACHRAF AMAKHA4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
GMMI
IATA
ESU
FAA / Local
GMMI
Elevation
384 ft
Coordinates
31.3975° N · 9.6817° 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 384 ft, ESU sits lower than 63% of the 19 Morocco fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,553 ft
- 16/348,553 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,553 ft
ESU's 8,553 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.
- 66nmAGAAl Massira AirportAgadir (Temsia)
- 85nmRAKMarrakesh Menara AirportMarrakesh
- 145nmOZZOuarzazate International AirportOuarzazate
- 159nmCMNMohammed V International AirportCasablanca
- 182nmBEMBeni Mellal AirportOulad Yaich
- 193nmTTATan Tan AirportTan Tan
Location
Open the full mapGMMI · Essaouira-Mogador Airport · Essaouira, Morocco
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ESU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,964 nm | 7h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,103 nm | 7h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,281 nm | 8h 2m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,644 nm | 8h 52m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,674 nm | 8h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,689 nm | 8h 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,751 nm | 9h 7m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,290 nm | 10h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ESU?
- Essaouira-Mogador Airport's longest paved runway is 8,553 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 ESU?
- Essaouira-Mogador Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,553 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ESU?
- The closest alternate is Al Massira Airport (AGA), about 66 nm away, followed by Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) at 85 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ESU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 18m (2,964 nm), New York about 7h 37m (3,103 nm), Washington DC about 8h 2m (3,281 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.