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Atar International Airport.
Atar, Mauritania · 734 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
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54 ratings
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Operators based
734
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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#1 / 4
Mauritania airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 54 Google ratings , ranked against 4 rated Mauritania fields.
139 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tazadit Airport (OUZ).
Overview
Atar International Airport (GQPA / ATR) sits in Atar, Mauritania, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 734 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
ATR has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Tazadit Airport (OUZ, 139 nm), Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC, 212 nm), and Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB, 225 nm). ATR offers a single 9,855-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of ATR vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ATR, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
GQPA
IATA
ATR
FAA / Local
GQPA
Elevation
734 ft
Coordinates
20.5058° N · 13.0437° 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
No
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,855 ft
- 04/229,855 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,855 ft
ATR's 9,855 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.
- 139nmOUZTazadit AirportZouérate
- 212nmNKCNouakchott–Oumtounsy International AirportNouakchott
- 225nmNDBNouadhibou International AirportNouadhibou
- 251nmVILDakhla AirportDakhla
- 295nmMAXOuro Sogui AirportOuro Sogui
- 331nmXLSSaint Louis AirportSaint Louis
Location
Open the full mapGQPA · Atar International Airport · Atar, Mauritania
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ATR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,189 nm | 7h 49m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,307 nm | 8h 5m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,462 nm | 8h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,667 nm | 8h 56m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,687 nm | 8h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,914 nm | 9h 30m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,927 nm | 9h 32m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,416 nm | 10h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ATR?
- Atar International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,855 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 ATR?
- Atar International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,855 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ATR?
- The closest alternate is Tazadit Airport (OUZ), about 139 nm away, followed by Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) at 212 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ATR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 49m (3,189 nm), New York about 8h 5m (3,307 nm), Washington DC about 8h 27m (3,462 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.