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Dakhla Airport (GMMH) — Dakhla, Western Sahara
Dakhla Airport (GMMH/VIL) serves Dakhla, Western Sahara. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 36 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GMMH
- Name: Dakhla Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 23.7183
- Longitude: -15.932
- Elevation: 36 ft
- Country: Western Sahara
- Municipality: Dakhla
- IATA Code: VIL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: GCCC
- Timezone: Africa/El_Aaiun
- Distance from City: 2.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 50/F/A/W/T
- Lighting: Medium intensity edge lights, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS RWY 03 109.1, VOR/DME DKH 115.80, NDB DKA 221
- Approach Types: ILS, VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Threshold elevation: RWY 03 36ft, RWY 21 27ft. Magnetic heading 025/205. Fire category 6. Traffic pattern altitude 1036ft MSL.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 119.500 MHz
- ATIS: 118.025 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
07:30
–
15:30
Tuesday
07:30
–
15:30
Wednesday
07:30
–
15:30
Thursday
07:30
–
15:30
Friday
07:30
–
15:30
Saturday
07:30
–
15:30
Sunday
07:30
–
15:30
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 08:30-16:30 local (UTC+1), Mon-Fri per AC-U-KWIK. Tower reported H24 by same source — may differ from airport commercial hours. Verify with ONDA for weekend/holiday operations.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +212 528 897256
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +212 679 412436
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.onda.ma/Nos-Aéroports/Aéroport-Dakhla
- Remarks: Ground handling: Moroccan Aviation Services +212 679 412436, Fax +212 528 273579. Joint civil/military airport operated by ONDA and Royal Moroccan Air Force.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: No slots required. Landing permit required for private/non-scheduled flights — 48 working hours lead time via DGAC Maroc.
Customs
- Open: 07:30
- Close: 15:30
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 08:30-16:30 local (UTC+1), Mon-Fri. Weekend/holiday availability unconfirmed — contact ONDA.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MAD
- Remarks: Handling effectively mandatory for international/private flights due to DGAC landing permit requirements. Jetex confirms mandatory at GMMH. Fees set by ONDA — see onda.ma for current tariff schedule.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Available. Supplied by ONDA fuel concession.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Available per ACUKwik.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Landing permits may be required for private/charter flights — contact handling agent.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Joint civil/military airport (Royal Moroccan Air Force). ARFF Cat 6.
Alternates
GMML
- ICAO: GMML
- Name: Hassan I Airport
- Distance (NM): 252.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required for ALL flights. Submit to MCAA min 48 working hours before departure. Required: AOC, Airworthiness, Registration, Noise, Insurance certificates, Radio License, PIC/crew/lead pax names. Permit valid 24h. Overflight permit number in FPL Item 18. No MCAA processing fees. MCAA hours: 09:00-15:00 UTC
GMMA
- ICAO: GMMA
- Name: Smara Airport
- Distance (NM): 292.8
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Active NOTAMs
A0526/26
caution
Navigation equipment issue
GP/DKL IS UNSERVICEABLE.
2026-07-06 15:00:00
2026-07-22 18:00:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of GMMH?
- Dakhla Airport operates from 07:30 to 15:30.
- What is the tower frequency at GMMH?
- The tower frequency at Dakhla Airport is 118.100 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GMMH?
- Dakhla Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Is customs available at GMMH?
- Yes, customs at Dakhla Airport is available from 07:30 to 15:30.
- Where is GMMH located?
- Dakhla Airport (GMMH) is located in Dakhla, Western Sahara.
- What is the IATA code for GMMH?
- The IATA code for Dakhla Airport is VIL.
- How long is the runway at GMMH?
- The main runway at Dakhla Airport (03/21) measures 9843 X 148.
- Does GMMH have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Dakhla Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.
- Is GMMH a port of entry?
- Yes, Dakhla Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.