Zagora Airport (GMAZ)
Large airport · Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Zagora Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMAZ |
| IATA | OZG |
| Elevation | 2,414 ft (736 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°15'57" W 5°51'39" 30.26579, -5.86081 |
| Location | Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Zagora Airport at a glance
Zagora Airport is a large airport in Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as OZG. The field elevation of 2,414 ft (736 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMAZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
No runway records exist for this entry in the source dataset — common for fields whose operators never filed dimensions with the public dataset. The absence of a record says nothing about the runway on the ground: it may be paved, lighted and perfectly serviceable. Treat published charts, national AIP entries and the operator as the authoritative sources for runway data here, and this page as the identity and position reference for the field at Zagora. When the dataset gains a runway record for this field, the next site build picks it up automatically — the reference layer regenerates from source on every rebuild rather than being edited by hand.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMAZ 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 Zagora Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ouarzazate International Airport | GMMZ | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Moulay Ali Cherif Airport | GMFK | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Beni Mellal Airport | GMMD | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Marrakesh Menara Airport | GMMX | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Al Massira Airport | GMAD | 341 km (184 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zagora Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,414 ft field elevation of Zagora 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 Zagora Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zagora Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zagora Airport is GMAZ, and its IATA code is OZG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zagora Airport above sea level?
Zagora Airport sits at an elevation of 2,414 feet (736 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zagora Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.2658, -5.8608 — in Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ouarzazate International Airport, about 125 km away.
Does GMAZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMAZ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.