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Sale Intl (GMME/RBA) — Rabat, Morocco

Sale Intl (GMME/RBA) serves Rabat, Morocco. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 276 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: GMME
  • Name: Sale Intl
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 34.051498
  • Longitude: -6.75152
  • Elevation: 276 ft
  • Country: Morocco
  • Municipality: Rabat
  • IATA Code: RBA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
  • Distance from City: 8.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 11483 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (04), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 118.900 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx MAD 80-250 per tonne
  • Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then MAD 30-100 per tonne per day
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: MAD
  • Remarks: Rabat-Sale Airport. Handlers: RAM Handling. Diplomatic and government traffic.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Limited supply compared to Casablanca. Higher markup.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ. Same Moroccan visa policies as Casablanca.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. Moderate traffic levels.

Alternates

GMMN

  • ICAO: GMMN
  • Name: Mohammed V Intl
  • Distance (NM): 58.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa-free for 69 nationalities. Others require pre-arranged visa from Moroccan embassy.

GMFF

  • ICAO: GMFF
  • Name: Saiss Intl
  • Distance (NM): 88.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International airport with full CIQ. Visa-free for many nationalities. Imperial city of Fez.

Airport Services

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Morocco Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
  • Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance notification. Generally processed within 2-3 days.

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Active NOTAMs

A0501/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
REF AIP SUP NR 09/25, THE EXPIRY DATE OF AIP SUP IS POSTPONED TO 27 SEP 2026 INSTEAD OF 18 FEB 2026. AMEND AIP SUP 09/25 ACCORDINGLY.
2026-06-29 16:21:00 2026-09-27 23:59:00
A0459/26 info
Aerodrome restriction
GRASS CUTTING IN THE VICINITY OF THE MOV AREA, TWY AND ACFT PRKG. PRESENCE OF PERSONS AND EQPT WILL BE VACATED 15 MIN BEFORE EACH MOV. CAUTION RECOMMENDED.
2026-06-20 08:00:00 2026-09-18 18:00:00
A0327/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
CONCENTRATION OF BIRDS AT THE VCY OF AD AND MOV AREA. CAUTION RECOMMENDED.
2026-05-04 00:00:00 2026-08-03 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

GMMY Kenitra Air Base 17 NM GMMB Ben Slimane Airport 33 NM GMSL Sidi Slimane Airport 36 NM GMMT Casablanca Tit Mellil Airport 45 NM GMMN Mohammed V Intl 59 NM GMFM Bassatine Airport 62 NM GMFA Ouezzane Airport 71 NM GMFI Ifran Airport 86 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at GMME?
The tower frequency at Sale Intl is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at GMME?
Sale Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does GMME require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Sale Intl (Morocco).
Where is GMME located?
Sale Intl (GMME) is located in Rabat, Morocco.
What is the IATA code for GMME?
The IATA code for Sale Intl is RBA.
How long is the runway at GMME?
The main runway at Sale Intl (04/22) measures 11483 X 148.
Does GMME have an ILS approach?
Yes, Sale Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
Is GMME a port of entry?
Yes, Sale Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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