Airports / Western Sahara (disputed territory) / MA-0003
Mahbes Airbase.
Western Sahara (disputed territory) · 1,623 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
MA-0003
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
1,623
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tindouf Airport (TIN).
Overview
Mahbes Airbase (MA-0003) is a mid-sized airport serving Western Sahara (disputed territory). The field lies at an elevation of 1,623 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
MA-0003 has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Tindouf Airport (TIN, 57 nm), Tan Tan Airport (TTA, 111 nm), and Smara Airport (SMW, 144 nm).
Quotes for flights out of MA-0003 vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MA-0003, or browse verified operators serving the area.
Run an FBO at MA-0003? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
MA-0003
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
GMAR
Elevation
1,623 ft
Coordinates
27.7270° N · 9.2379° 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
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 57nmTINTindouf AirportTindouf
- 111nmTTATan Tan AirportTan Tan
- 144nmSMWSmara AirportSmara
- 156nmAGAAl Massira AirportAgadir (Temsia)
- 215nmEUNLaayoune Hassan I International AirportEl Aaiún
- 222nmESUEssaouira-Mogador AirportEssaouira
Location
Open the full mapMA-0003 · Mahbes Airbase
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MA-0003 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) | 3,236 nm | 7h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,409 nm | 8h 20m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,727 nm | 9h 4m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,755 nm | 9h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,834 nm | 9h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,875 nm | 9h 25m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,415 nm | 10h 40m |
Common questions
- What is the nearest major airport to MA-0003?
- The closest alternate is Tindouf Airport (TIN), about 57 nm away, followed by Tan Tan Airport (TTA) at 111 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MA-0003 to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 37m (3,102 nm), New York about 7h 56m (3,236 nm), Washington DC about 8h 20m (3,409 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.