Bouarfa Airport (GMFB)
Medium airport · Bouarfa, L'Oriental Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Bouarfa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMFB |
| IATA | UAR |
| Elevation | 3,630 ft (1106 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°30'52" W 1°58'59" 32.51431, -1.98306 |
| Location | Bouarfa, L'Oriental Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Bouarfa Airport at a glance
Bouarfa Airport is a medium airport in Bouarfa, L'Oriental Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as UAR. The field elevation of 3,630 ft (1106 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMFB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMFB 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 Bouarfa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport | DAOR | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Mecheria Airport | DAAY | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Moulay Ali Cherif Airport | GMFK | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Oujda Angads Airport | GMFO | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport | DAON | 282 km (152 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bouarfa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,630 ft field elevation of Bouarfa 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 Bouarfa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bouarfa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bouarfa Airport is GMFB, and its IATA code is UAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bouarfa Airport above sea level?
Bouarfa Airport sits at an elevation of 3,630 feet (1106 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bouarfa Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.5143, -1.9831 — in Bouarfa, L'Oriental Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport, about 100 km away.
Does GMFB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMFB 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 Bouarfa Airport?
Bouarfa Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.