Tan Tan Airport (GMAT)
Medium airport · Tan Tan, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Tan Tan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMAT |
| IATA | TTA |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°26'51" W 11°9'42" 28.44756, -11.16175 |
| Location | Tan Tan, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tan Tan Airport at a glance
Tan Tan Airport is a medium airport in Tan Tan, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as TTA. The field elevation of 653 ft (199 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMAT 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, 03/21, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMAT 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 Tan Tan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smara Airport | GMMA | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Mahbes Airbase | GMAR | 205 km (111 NM) |
| César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport | GCRR | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Devils of the Air RC Model Club Airport | ES-0355 | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Laayoune Hassan I International Airport | GMML | 249 km (134 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tan Tan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 653 ft field elevation of Tan Tan 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 Tan Tan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tan Tan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tan Tan Airport is GMAT, and its IATA code is TTA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tan Tan Airport above sea level?
Tan Tan Airport sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tan Tan Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.4476, -11.1617 — in Tan Tan, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Smara Airport, about 198 km away.
Does GMAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMAT 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 Tan Tan Airport?
Tan Tan Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.