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Regional Airport · Mauritania

GQPAATR

Atar International Airport

Atar, Mauritania

ICAO

GQPA

IATA

ATR

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

734 ft

Country

Mauritania

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at GQPA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Atar International Airport (GQPA / ATR) in Atar, Mauritania, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

GQPA is listed in our network as a regional airport with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Atar International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

Jet A1 Fuel at GQPA

Fuel on record at Atar International Airport: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 22″ N 13° 2′ 38″ W; elevation 734 ft; local time UTC+0.

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.

Cargo Operations at GQPA

Support for freighter operations into GQPA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Atar International Airport

Latitude
20° 30′ 22″ N
Longitude
13° 2′ 38″ W
ICAO code
GQPA
IATA code
ATR
Municipality
Atar
Timezone
UTC+0
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 4
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To ATR?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for GQPA.

Submit flight inquiry for GQPA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – GQPA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Atar International Airport?

The ICAO code is GQPA and the IATA code is ATR.

Is Jet A1 available at GQPA?

Yes. Fuel on record at Atar International Airport is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at GQPA?

Atar International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

What time zone does GQPA operate in?

Atar International Airport operates on UTC+0.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for GQPA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for GQPA.