Airports / Mauritania / OUZ
Tazadit Airport.
Zouérate, Mauritania · 1,119 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
56 ratings
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Operators based
1,119
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 4
Mauritania airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 56 Google ratings , ranked against 4 rated Mauritania fields.
139 nm
To the nearest alternate
Atar International Airport (ATR).
Overview
Tazadit Airport (GQPZ / OUZ) is a mid-sized airport serving Zouérate, Mauritania. The airport sits 1,119 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 OUZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Atar International Airport (ATR, 139 nm), Dakhla Airport (VIL, 199 nm), and Smara Airport (SMW, 243 nm). With a single 8,202-foot paved runway, OUZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from OUZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Zouérate.
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Field capability
ICAO
GQPZ
IATA
OUZ
FAA / Local
GQPZ
Elevation
1,119 ft
Coordinates
22.7573° N · 12.4822° 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
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 09/278,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
OUZ's 8,202 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.
- 139nmATRAtar International AirportAtar
- 199nmVILDakhla AirportDakhla
- 243nmSMWSmara AirportSmara
- 266nmEUNLaayoune Hassan I International AirportEl Aaiún
- 276nmNDBNouadhibou International AirportNouadhibou
- 331nmNKCNouakchott–Oumtounsy International AirportNouakchott
Location
Open the full mapGQPZ · Tazadit Airport · Zouérate, Mauritania
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OUZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,132 nm | 7h 41m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,254 nm | 7h 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,414 nm | 8h 20m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,652 nm | 8h 54m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,674 nm | 8h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,870 nm | 9h 24m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,871 nm | 9h 24m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,385 nm | 10h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OUZ?
- Tazadit Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 OUZ?
- Tazadit Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to OUZ?
- The closest alternate is Atar International Airport (ATR), about 139 nm away, followed by Dakhla Airport (VIL) at 199 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OUZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 41m (3,132 nm), New York about 7h 58m (3,254 nm), Washington DC about 8h 20m (3,414 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.