Bassatine Airport (GMFM)
Medium airport · Meknes, Fès-Meknès Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Bassatine Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMFM |
| IATA | MEK |
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (576 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°52'45" W 5°30'54" 33.87910, -5.51512 |
| Location | Meknes, Fès-Meknès Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,420 ft (1957 m) | 164 ft | ASP | No |
| 09/27 | 9,252 ft (2820 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bassatine Airport at a glance
Bassatine Airport is a medium airport in Meknes, Fès-Meknès Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as MEK. The field elevation of 1,890 ft (576 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMFM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 9,252 ft (2820 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 GMFM 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 Bassatine Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fes Saïss International Airport | GMFF | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Kenitra Air Base | GMMP | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Rabat-Salé Airport | GMME | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Beni Mellal Airport | GMMD | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Sania Ramel Airport | GMTN | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bassatine Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,890 ft field elevation of Bassatine 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 Bassatine Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bassatine Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bassatine Airport is GMFM, and its IATA code is MEK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bassatine Airport above sea level?
Bassatine Airport sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet (576 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bassatine Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.8791, -5.5151 — in Meknes, Fès-Meknès Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fes Saïss International Airport, about 50 km away.
Does GMFM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMFM 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 Bassatine Airport?
Bassatine Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,252 ft (2820 m) with a ASP surface.