Airports / Morocco / AHU
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport.
Al Hoceima, Morocco · 95 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
170 ratings
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Operators based
95
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 19
Morocco airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 170 Google ratings , ranked against 19 rated Morocco fields.
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nador Al Aaroui International Airport (NDR), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (GMTA / AHU) sits in Al Hoceima, Morocco, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 95 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
AHU has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Nador Al Aaroui International Airport (NDR, 41 nm), Melilla Airport (MLN, 44 nm), and Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 77 nm). AHU offers a single 10,511-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of AHU vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AHU, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
GMTA
IATA
AHU
FAA / Local
GMTA
Elevation
95 ft
Coordinates
35.1771° N · 3.8395° 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 95 ft, AHU sits lower than 79% of the 19 Morocco fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,511 ft
- 17/3510,511 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,511 ft
AHU's 10,511 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.
- 41nmNDRNador Al Aaroui International AirportAl Aaroui
- 44nmMLNMelilla AirportMelilla
- 77nmTTUSania Ramel AirportTétouan
- 94nmFEZFes Saïss International AirportSaïss
- 94nmGIBGibraltar AirportGibraltar
- 95nmAGPMálaga-Costa del Sol AirportMálaga
Location
Open the full mapGMTA · Cherif Al Idrissi Airport · Al Hoceima, Morocco
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AHU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,102 nm | 7h 37m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,250 nm | 7h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,435 nm | 8h 23m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,805 nm | 9h 15m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,866 nm | 9h 23m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,901 nm | 9h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,905 nm | 9h 29m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,440 nm | 10h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AHU?
- Cherif Al Idrissi Airport's longest paved runway is 10,511 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 AHU?
- Cherif Al Idrissi Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,511 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AHU?
- The closest alternate is Nador Al Aaroui International Airport (NDR), about 41 nm away, followed by Melilla Airport (MLN) at 44 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AHU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 37m (3,102 nm), New York about 7h 57m (3,250 nm), Washington DC about 8h 23m (3,435 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.