Al Massira Airport (GMAD)
Large airport · Agadir (Temsia), Souss-Massa Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Al Massira Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMAD |
| IATA | AGA |
| Elevation | 250 ft (76 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°19'21" W 9°24'43" 30.32248, -9.41200 |
| Location | Agadir (Temsia), Souss-Massa Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Al Massira Airport at a glance
Al Massira Airport is a large airport in Agadir (Temsia), Souss-Massa Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as AGA. The field elevation of 250 ft (76 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMAD 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, 09/27, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMAD 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 Al Massira Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Essaouira-Mogador Airport | GMMI | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Marrakesh Menara Airport | GMMX | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Ouarzazate International Airport | GMMZ | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Tan Tan Airport | GMAT | 269 km (145 NM) |
| Mahbes Airbase | GMAR | 289 km (156 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Massira Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 250 ft field elevation of Al Massira 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 19 airports and airfields we list for Morocco — 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 Al Massira Airport
What is the ICAO code of Al Massira Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Al Massira Airport is GMAD, and its IATA code is AGA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Massira Airport above sea level?
Al Massira Airport sits at an elevation of 250 feet (76 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Al Massira Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.3225, -9.4120 — in Agadir (Temsia), Souss-Massa Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Essaouira-Mogador Airport, about 122 km away.
Does GMAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMAD 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 Al Massira Airport?
Al Massira Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.