Essaouira-Mogador Airport (GMMI)
Medium airport · Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Essaouira-Mogador Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMMI |
| IATA | ESU |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°23'51" W 9°40'54" 31.39750, -9.68167 |
| Location | Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,553 ft (2607 m) | 148 ft | BIT | Yes |
Essaouira-Mogador Airport at a glance
Essaouira-Mogador Airport is a medium airport in Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as ESU. The field elevation of 384 ft (117 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMMI 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, 16/34, offers 8,553 ft (2607 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMMI 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 Essaouira-Mogador Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al Massira Airport | GMAD | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Marrakesh Menara Airport | GMMX | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Ouarzazate International Airport | GMMZ | 269 km (145 NM) |
| Mohammed V International Airport | GMMN | 294 km (159 NM) |
| Beni Mellal Airport | GMMD | 337 km (182 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Essaouira-Mogador Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 384 ft field elevation of Essaouira-Mogador 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 Essaouira-Mogador Airport
What is the ICAO code of Essaouira-Mogador Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Essaouira-Mogador Airport is GMMI, and its IATA code is ESU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Essaouira-Mogador Airport above sea level?
Essaouira-Mogador Airport sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Essaouira-Mogador Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.3975, -9.6817 — in Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Al Massira Airport, about 122 km away.
Does GMMI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMMI 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 Essaouira-Mogador Airport?
Essaouira-Mogador Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,553 ft (2607 m) with a BIT surface.