Moulay Ali Cherif Airport (GMFK)
Medium airport · Errachidia, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Moulay Ali Cherif Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMFK |
| IATA | ERH |
| Elevation | 3,428 ft (1045 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°56'51" W 4°23'54" 31.94750, -4.39833 |
| Location | Errachidia, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Moulay Ali Cherif Airport at a glance
Moulay Ali Cherif Airport is a medium airport in Errachidia, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as ERH. The field elevation of 3,428 ft (1045 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMFK 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, 13/31, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMFK 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 Moulay Ali Cherif Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beni Mellal Airport | GMMD | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport | DAOR | 204 km (110 NM) |
| Fes Saïss International Airport | GMFF | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Zagora Airport | GMAZ | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Bouarfa Airport | GMFB | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moulay Ali Cherif Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,428 ft field elevation of Moulay Ali Cherif 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 Moulay Ali Cherif Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moulay Ali Cherif Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moulay Ali Cherif Airport is GMFK, and its IATA code is ERH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moulay Ali Cherif Airport above sea level?
Moulay Ali Cherif Airport sits at an elevation of 3,428 feet (1045 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moulay Ali Cherif Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.9475, -4.3983 — in Errachidia, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Beni Mellal Airport, about 187 km away.
Does GMFK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMFK 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 Moulay Ali Cherif Airport?
Moulay Ali Cherif Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.