Dakhla Airport (VIL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Dakhla Airport is the airport for Dakhla, Western Sahara (disputed territory), and carries the codes VIL (IATA) and GMMH (ICAO). The airport sits at an elevation of 36 ft (11 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. Check today's flights at Dakhla Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Dakhla Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | GMMH |
|---|---|
| IATA | VIL |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Dakhla |
| Country | Western Sahara (disputed territory) |
| Continent | Africa |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.7183, -15.932 |
Dakhla Airport (VIL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Dakhla Airport
Dakhla Airport is located at 23.7183, -15.9320, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. A single runway handles all traffic here, so all arrivals and departures share it, and weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule. 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.
Getting to Dakhla Airport
Dakhla Airport lies about 4.6 km (3 mi) from central Dakhla, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Dakhla Airport flight status
How do I check Dakhla Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Dakhla Airport (VIL) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Dakhla Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Dakhla Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Dakhla Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Dakhla Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Dakhla Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes VIL and GMMH mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. VIL is the IATA code for Dakhla Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. GMMH is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Dakhla Airport in?
Dakhla Airport runs on Africa/El_Aaiun time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.