Kenitra Air Base (GMMP)
Medium airport · Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Kenitra Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMMP |
| IATA | NNA |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°17'56" W 6°35'45" 34.29890, -6.59588 |
| Location | Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,035 ft (1839 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 07/25 | 7,995 ft (2437 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Kenitra Air Base at a glance
Kenitra Air Base is a medium airport in Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as NNA. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMMP 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 — 07/25 — offers 7,995 ft (2437 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMMP 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 Kenitra Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rabat-Salé Airport | GMME | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Bassatine Airport | GMFM | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Mohammed V International Airport | GMMN | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Fes Saïss International Airport | GMFF | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport | GMTT | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kenitra Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Kenitra Air Base 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 Kenitra Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kenitra Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kenitra Air Base is GMMP, and its IATA code is NNA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kenitra Air Base above sea level?
Kenitra Air Base sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kenitra Air Base located?
The airport lies at 34.2989, -6.5959 — in Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rabat-Salé Airport, about 31 km away.
Does GMMP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMMP 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 Kenitra Air Base?
Kenitra Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,995 ft (2437 m) with a CON surface.