Airports / Mauritania / NDB
Nouadhibou International Airport.
Nouadhibou, Mauritania · 24 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
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Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
168 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
Overview
Located in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, Nouadhibou International Airport (GQPP / NDB) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 24 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
NDB has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC, 168 nm), Dakhla Airport (VIL, 178 nm), and Atar International Airport (ATR, 225 nm). NDB offers a single 7,961-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of NDB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from NDB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
GQPP
IATA
NDB
FAA / Local
GQPP
Elevation
24 ft
Coordinates
20.9324° N · 17.0302° 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 7,961 ft
- 02/207,961 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,961 ft
NDB's 7,961 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.
- 168nmNKCNouakchott–Oumtounsy International AirportNouakchott
- 178nmVILDakhla AirportDakhla
- 225nmATRAtar International AirportAtar
- 276nmOUZTazadit AirportZouérate
- 295nmXLSSaint Louis AirportSaint Louis
- 373nmDKRLéopold Sédar Senghor International AirportDakar
Location
Open the full mapGQPP · Nouadhibou International Airport · Nouadhibou, Mauritania
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NDB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,998 nm | 7h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,111 nm | 7h 38m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,262 nm | 7h 59m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,448 nm | 8h 25m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,466 nm | 8h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,709 nm | 9h 2m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,734 nm | 9h 5m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,203 nm | 10h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NDB?
- Nouadhibou International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,961 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 NDB?
- Nouadhibou International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,961 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NDB?
- The closest alternate is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), about 168 nm away, followed by Dakhla Airport (VIL) at 178 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NDB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 22m (2,998 nm), New York about 7h 38m (3,111 nm), Washington DC about 7h 59m (3,262 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.