Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport serves Nouakchott, Mauritania, under the IATA code NKC and the ICAO code GQNO. The airport lies at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) and runs on Africa/Nouakchott time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | GQNO |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | AF |
| Country code: | MR |
| Country: | Mauritania |
| City | Nouakchott |
| IATA: | NKC |
| Longitude: | -15.9697 |
| Latitude: | 18.3100 |
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is located at 18.3100, -15.9697, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Local time at the airport follows Africa/Nouakchott. 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 Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport lies about 25 km (15 mi) from central Nouakchott, 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 Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport flight status
How do I check Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International 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 Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International 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 Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International 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 NKC and GQNO mean?
Both identify the same airport. NKC is the IATA code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; GQNO is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport in?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport runs on Africa/Nouakchott time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.