Mopti Airport (GAMB)
Medium airport · Sévaré, Mopti Region, Mali
Airport data
| Name | Mopti Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GAMB |
| IATA | MZI |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°30'46" W 4°4'46" 14.51280, -4.07956 |
| Location | Sévaré, Mopti Region, Mali |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,340 ft (2542 m) | 94 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mopti Airport at a glance
Mopti Airport is a medium airport in Sévaré, Mopti Region, Mali, known to airline systems as MZI. The field elevation of 906 ft (276 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GAMB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,340 ft (2542 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GAMB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mopti Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tombouktou Airport | GATB | 272 km (147 NM) |
| Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport | DFFD | 367 km (198 NM) |
| Bobo Dioulasso Airport | DFOO | 374 km (202 NM) |
| Modibo Keita International Airport | GABS | 473 km (255 NM) |
| Gao International Airport | GAGO | 478 km (258 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mopti Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 906 ft field elevation of Mopti Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 5 airports and airfields we list for Mali — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mopti Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mopti Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mopti Airport is GAMB, and its IATA code is MZI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mopti Airport above sea level?
Mopti Airport sits at an elevation of 906 feet (276 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mopti Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.5128, -4.0796 — in Sévaré, Mopti Region, Mali, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tombouktou Airport, about 272 km away.
Does GAMB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GAMB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mopti Airport?
Mopti Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,340 ft (2542 m) with a ASP surface.