Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (GMTA)
Medium airport · Al Hoceima, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Cherif Al Idrissi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMTA |
| IATA | AHU |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°10'38" W 3°50'22" 35.17710, -3.83952 |
| Location | Al Hoceima, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,511 ft (3204 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport at a glance
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport is a medium airport in Al Hoceima, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as AHU. The field elevation of 95 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMTA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 10,511 ft (3204 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMTA 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 Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nador Al Aaroui International Airport | GMMW | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Melilla Airport | GEML | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Sania Ramel Airport | GMTN | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Fes Saïss International Airport | GMFF | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Gibraltar Airport | LXGB | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 95 ft field elevation of Cherif Al Idrissi 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 Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cherif Al Idrissi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cherif Al Idrissi Airport is GMTA, and its IATA code is AHU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cherif Al Idrissi Airport above sea level?
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cherif Al Idrissi Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.1771, -3.8395 — in Al Hoceima, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nador Al Aaroui International Airport, about 77 km away.
Does GMTA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMTA 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 Cherif Al Idrissi Airport?
Cherif Al Idrissi Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 10,511 ft (3204 m) with a ASP surface.