Atar International Airport (GQPA)
Medium airport · Atar, Adrar Region, Mauritania
Airport data
| Name | Atar International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GQPA |
| IATA | ATR |
| Elevation | 734 ft (224 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°30'21" W 13°2'37" 20.50582, -13.04374 |
| Location | Atar, Adrar Region, Mauritania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,855 ft (3004 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Atar International Airport at a glance
Atar International Airport is a medium airport in Atar, Adrar Region, Mauritania, known to airline systems as ATR. The field elevation of 734 ft (224 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GQPA 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, 04/22, offers 9,855 ft (3004 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GQPA 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 Atar International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tazadit Airport | GQPZ | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | GQNO | 392 km (212 NM) |
| Nouadhibou International Airport | GQPP | 417 km (225 NM) |
| Dakhla Airport | GMMH | 465 km (251 NM) |
| Ouro Sogui Airport | GOSM | 547 km (295 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Atar International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 734 ft field elevation of Atar 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Mauritania — 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 Atar International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Atar International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Atar International Airport is GQPA, and its IATA code is ATR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Atar International Airport above sea level?
Atar International Airport sits at an elevation of 734 feet (224 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Atar International Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.5058, -13.0437 — in Atar, Adrar Region, Mauritania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tazadit Airport, about 257 km away.
Does GQPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GQPA 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 Atar International Airport?
Atar International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,855 ft (3004 m) with a ASP surface.