Regional airport · Atar, Mauritania
Atar
- Elevation
- 734 ft
- Coordinates
- 20°30′N 13°03′W
- Local time
- Africa/Nouakchott
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Field information
GQPA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Atar (GQPA/ATR) has one runway, 04/22, 9,855 ft (3,004 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Operating hours: Mon-Thu 0800-1700, Fri 0800-1200. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GQPA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Nouakchott
Country
Mauritania
MR
Municipality
Atar
Elevation
734 ft
Position
20.5058, -13.0437
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Operating hours
Mon-Thu 0800-1700, Fri 0800-1200
Runways · GQPA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,855 ft (3,004 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GQPA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Atar (GQPA / ATR) in Atar, Mauritania, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GQPA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at GQPA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Mauritania
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Mauritania. Applicable permit lead times for Mauritania are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Mauritania are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at GQPA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GQPA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at GQPA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GQPA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to GQPA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GQPA: 20° 30′ 21″ N 13° 2′ 37″ W; elevation 734 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Atar
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Atar. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GQPA.
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Cargo Operations at GQPA
Support for freighter operations into GQPA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where GQPA sits in the network
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Operating into GQPA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Atar — one desk for the whole trip.