Beni Mellal Airport (GMMD)
Large airport · Oulad Yaich, Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Beni Mellal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMMD |
| IATA | BEM |
| Elevation | 1,694 ft (516 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°24'7" W 6°18'57" 32.40190, -6.31590 |
| Location | Oulad Yaich, Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,169 ft (2490 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Beni Mellal Airport at a glance
Beni Mellal Airport is a large airport in Oulad Yaich, Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as BEM. The field elevation of 1,694 ft (516 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMMD 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, 05/23, offers 8,169 ft (2490 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMMD 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 Beni Mellal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed V International Airport | GMMN | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Ouarzazate International Airport | GMMZ | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Bassatine Airport | GMFM | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Marrakesh Menara Airport | GMMX | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Moulay Ali Cherif Airport | GMFK | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beni Mellal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,694 ft field elevation of Beni Mellal 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 Beni Mellal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Beni Mellal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Beni Mellal Airport is GMMD, and its IATA code is BEM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beni Mellal Airport above sea level?
Beni Mellal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,694 feet (516 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beni Mellal Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.4019, -6.3159 — in Oulad Yaich, Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mohammed V International Airport, about 160 km away.
Does GMMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMMD 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 Beni Mellal Airport?
Beni Mellal Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,169 ft (2490 m) with a ASP surface.