Tazadit Airport (GQPZ)
Medium airport · Zouérate, Tiris Zemmour Region, Mauritania
Airport data
| Name | Tazadit Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GQPZ |
| IATA | OUZ |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°45'26" W 12°28'56" 22.75735, -12.48223 |
| Location | Zouérate, Tiris Zemmour Region, Mauritania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Tazadit Airport at a glance
Tazadit Airport is a medium airport in Zouérate, Tiris Zemmour Region, Mauritania, known to airline systems as OUZ. The field elevation of 1,119 ft (341 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GQPZ 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, 09/27, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GQPZ 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 Tazadit Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atar International Airport | GQPA | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Dakhla Airport | GMMH | 368 km (199 NM) |
| Smara Airport | GMMA | 449 km (242 NM) |
| Laayoune Hassan I International Airport | GMML | 493 km (266 NM) |
| Nouadhibou International Airport | GQPP | 511 km (276 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tazadit Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,119 ft field elevation of Tazadit 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 Tazadit Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tazadit Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tazadit Airport is GQPZ, and its IATA code is OUZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tazadit Airport above sea level?
Tazadit Airport sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet (341 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tazadit Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.7573, -12.4822 — in Zouérate, Tiris Zemmour Region, Mauritania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Atar International Airport, about 257 km away.
Does GQPZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GQPZ 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 Tazadit Airport?
Tazadit Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.