Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) – Complete Guide
| NKC Airport Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
| Also known as | Nouakchott Oumtounsy Airport; Oumtounsy International Airport |
| IATA code | NKC |
| ICAO code | GQNO |
| City | Nouakchott |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Airport type | International / Public |
| Opened | 23 June 2016 |
| Location | Approximately 25 km north of Nouakchott |
| Passenger capacity | About 2 million passengers/year |
| Passenger terminal | 1 main passenger terminal |
| Runways | 2 concrete runways |
| Main runway | 16/34 – 3,400 × 60 m |
| Secondary runway | 06/24 – 2,400 × 45 m |
| Check-in counters | 18 |
| Departure immigration counters | 9 |
| Arrival immigration counters | 14 |
| Baggage reclaim belts | 3 |
| Passenger boarding bridges | 6 |
| Cargo terminal | Dedicated air-cargo terminal |
| Airport operator/contact authority | Afroport Mauritanie SARL |
| Airport telephone | +222 41 86 47 72 |
| Airport information/call centre | +222 41 11 58 00 |
| Airport email | onam@onam.mr |
| Official website | https://www.aeroport-nouakchott.com/ |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouakchott%E2%80%93Oumtounsy_International_Airport |
| Time zone | GMT / UTC+0 |
| Primary airline hub | Mauritania Airlines |
| Road connection | Sheikh Zayed Road / National Road toward Nouakchott |
Nouakchott Airport Contact & Emergency Numbers
| Contact / Service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Airport administration / Afroport | +222 41 86 47 72 |
| Airport information / call centre | +222 41 11 58 00 |
| Airport medical centre | +222 42 42 45 27 |
| Airport medical centre | +222 42 42 45 26 |
| Airport police / immigration | +222 45 25 21 83 |
| Airport police / immigration | +222 45 25 81 29 |
| Airport health service | +222 45 25 20 52 |
| Airport health service | +222 45 25 22 76 |
| Customs | +222 45 25 12 69 |
| Police – Mauritania | 117 |
| Ambulance – commonly listed | 101 |
| Fire service | 118 |
Terminals at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy Airport
| Terminal | Type | Main Use | Facilities / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Passenger Terminal | International passenger terminal | Arrivals and departures | 18 check-in counters, immigration, security, boarding gates, baggage reclaim, shops, lounges and passenger services |
| Cargo Terminal | Air cargo | Freight operations | Dedicated cargo facility |
| Presidential/VIP facilities | VIP/government | Official and VIP movements | Separate presidential/VIP infrastructure |
| Maintenance Terminal | Aviation support | Aircraft/technical operations | Dedicated maintenance infrastructure |
Lounges at Nouakchott Airport
| Lounge | Location | Access | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salon VIP / VIP Lounge | Passenger departure area | Eligible business/first-class passengers, access-card holders and paid entry where available | Wi-Fi, snacks/bar, television, international press |
| Ya Marhaba VIP Lounge | Near departure gate area | Paid/walk-in access reported | Snacks, drinks and seating |
| Business Lounge | Main passenger terminal | Eligibility depends on airline/access arrangement | Business-class passenger facilities |