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Mogador Intl (GMMI/ESU) — Essaouira, Morocco
Mogador Intl (GMMI/ESU) serves Essaouira, Morocco. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 384 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Jul 24
3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 06:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-24
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GMMI
- Name: Mogador Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 31.397499
- Longitude: -9.68167
- Elevation: 384 ft
- Country: Morocco
- Municipality: Essaouira
- IATA Code: ESU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: GMMM
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Distance from City: 16.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 8553 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 68/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: Medium intensity edge lights, REIL RWY16 and RWY34
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (ESS 112.70)
- Approach Types: VOR/DME
- Remarks: Thresholds: RWY16 351ft displaced, RWY34 420ft displaced. Fire category 7
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.250 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 119.800 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.200 MHz
- ATIS: 118.350 MHz
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: Yes
- Remarks: TWR and APP: SR-SS, extensions on request. D-ATIS H24. Admin: Mon-Fri 07:30-15:30 UTC (08:30-16:30 local, Ramadan: 08:00-13:30 UTC)
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +212 528821937
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://aeroport-essaouira.com
- Remarks: Handler: ASE Morocco +212 528821937 (after-hrs: +212 663434193). ONDA call center: +212 522435858 / WhatsApp +212 620229114
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +212 528821937
- Remarks: Landing permit required for all flights (private, charter, scheduled). Request min 48 working hours before departure via MCAA. Valid 24 hours. Handler info mandatory for permit application
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Available for international flights. Hours aligned with scheduled operations. Swissport provides CIQ assistance
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: MAD
- Remarks: Handling NOT mandatory. Primary agent: ASE Morocco (+212 528821937, after-hrs +212 663434193), covers all 25 Moroccan airports. Pilot reports: ~25 MAD landing + ~20 MAD parking + ~70 MAD IFR fee for <2t MTOW. ONDA national fee schedule applies
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Supplier: VIVO Energy (Shell). Cash accepted
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Supplier: VIVO Energy (Shell). Cash accepted
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport of entry. Passport control on arrival. Visa-free for many nationalities. Swissport Executive Aviation Maroc handles meet and assist
Alternates
GMAD
- ICAO: GMAD
- Name: Al Massira Intl
- Distance (NM): 66.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport with full CIQ. Visa-free for many nationalities. Major beach/resort destination.
GMMX
- ICAO: GMMX
- Name: Menara Intl
- Distance (NM): 85.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport with full CIQ. Visa on arrival for many nationalities. Busy tourist gateway.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A0328/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
UPGRADING WORKS OF THE PERIMETER WALL AND PATROL ROAD.
PRESENCE OF PERSONS AND EQPT WILL BE VACATED 30MIN BFR EACH MOV.
CAUTION RECOMMENDED.
FOLLOW ATC INSTRUCTIONS.
2026-05-01 09:34:00
2026-07-31 20:00:00
A0413/26
info
VOR/DME ESS FREQ 112.700MHZ (CH 74X) U/S.
2026-06-01 10:02:00
2026-08-28 23:59:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at GMMI?
- The tower frequency at Mogador Intl is 118.250 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GMMI?
- Mogador Intl offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does GMMI require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mogador Intl (Morocco).
- Does GMMI require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Mogador Intl.
- Where is GMMI located?
- Mogador Intl (GMMI) is located in Essaouira, Morocco.
- What is the IATA code for GMMI?
- The IATA code for Mogador Intl is ESU.
- How long is the runway at GMMI?
- The main runway at Mogador Intl (16/34) measures 8553 X 148.
- Is GMMI a port of entry?
- Yes, Mogador Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.