Rabat-Salé Airport (GMME)
Large airport · Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Rabat-Salé Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMME |
| IATA | RBA |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°3'5" W 6°45'5" 34.05150, -6.75152 |
| Location | Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rabat-Salé Airport at a glance
Rabat-Salé Airport is a large airport in Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as RBA. The field elevation of 276 ft (84 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMME 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, 03/21, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMME 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 Rabat-Salé Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenitra Air Base | GMMP | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Mohammed V International Airport | GMMN | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Bassatine Airport | GMFM | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Fes Saïss International Airport | GMFF | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Beni Mellal Airport | GMMD | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rabat-Salé Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 276 ft field elevation of Rabat-Salé 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 Rabat-Salé Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rabat-Salé Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rabat-Salé Airport is GMME, and its IATA code is RBA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rabat-Salé Airport above sea level?
Rabat-Salé Airport sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rabat-Salé Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.0515, -6.7515 — in Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kenitra Air Base, about 31 km away.
Does GMME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMME 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 Rabat-Salé Airport?
Rabat-Salé Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a ASP surface.