Ouarzazate International Airport (GMMZ)
Large airport · Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Ouarzazate International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMMZ |
| IATA | OZZ |
| Elevation | 3,782 ft (1153 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°56'21" W 6°54'34" 30.93910, -6.90943 |
| Location | Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ouarzazate International Airport at a glance
Ouarzazate International Airport is a large airport in Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as OZZ. The field elevation of 3,782 ft (1153 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMMZ 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, 12/30, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMMZ 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 Ouarzazate International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zagora Airport | GMAZ | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Marrakesh Menara Airport | GMMX | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Beni Mellal Airport | GMMD | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Al Massira Airport | GMAD | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Moulay Ali Cherif Airport | GMFK | 263 km (142 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ouarzazate International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,782 ft field elevation of Ouarzazate International 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 Ouarzazate International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ouarzazate International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ouarzazate International Airport is GMMZ, and its IATA code is OZZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ouarzazate International Airport above sea level?
Ouarzazate International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,782 feet (1153 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ouarzazate International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.9391, -6.9094 — in Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zagora Airport, about 125 km away.
Does GMMZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMMZ 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 Ouarzazate International Airport?
Ouarzazate International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.