Smara Airport (SMW) — Airport Facts & Flight Info
Smara Airport (IATA: SMW, ICAO: GMMA) serves Smara in (unassigned), Western Sahara (disputed territory). The airport sits at an elevation of 350 ft (107 m) and keeps local time in the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Use the live map below to watch air traffic around Smara Airport in real time, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Smara Airport has no public arrivals and departures board on this site. The live map below does show air traffic around the field in real time. Click it to load the radar view.
Airport information
| Airport code | GMMA |
|---|---|
| IATA | SMW |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | Smara |
| Country | Western Sahara (disputed territory) |
| Continent | Africa |
| Elevation | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.732, -11.6837 |
Smara Airport (SMW) — Airport Facts & Flight Info on Google Maps
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Key facts about Smara Airport
You will find Smara Airport at 26.7320, -11.6837, at an elevation of 350 ft (107 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The OurAirports reference data classifies Smara Airport as a medium-sized airport. Local time at the airport follows Africa/El_Aaiun. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Frequently asked questions about Smara Airport
Does Smara Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Smara Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes SMW and GMMA mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. SMW is the IATA code for Smara Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. GMMA is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
How many runways does Smara Airport have?
According to the OurAirports reference data, Smara Airport operates one active runway; closed runways are not counted.
What time zone is Smara Airport in?
Smara Airport keeps Africa/El_Aaiun time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.