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Mogador Intl (GMMI/ESU) — Essaouira, Morocco

At a glance

Operating hours: On request
Customs: On request
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1, 100LL
Tower: 118.250
Runways: 16/34
Elevation: 384 ft

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Missing: Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 16:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-03

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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
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: International airport of entry. Passport control on arrival. Visa-free for many nationalities. Swissport Executive Aviation Maroc handles meet and assist

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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.

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Active NOTAMs

A0577/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

UPGRADING WORKS OF THE PERIMETER WALL AND PATROL ROAD. PRESENCE OF PERSONS AND EQPT WILL BE VACATED 30MIN BEFORE EACH MOV. CAUTION RECOMMENDED. FOLLOW ATC INSTRUCTIONS.

Between 2026-08-03 10:00 and 10:19 UTC Between 2026-11-02 20:00 and 20:19 UTC

Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.

A0785/26

caution

Runway lighting issue

WIP OF RESOLVE INSULATION FAULTS ON THE LIGHTING SYSTEM IN THE MOV AREA. PRESENCE PERSONS AND EQPT WILL BE VACATED 30 MIN BEFORE EACH FLIGHT. CAUTION IS RECOMMENDED. FOLLOW ATC INSTRUCTIONS.

2026-10-22 08:00 UTC 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC

A0651/26

info

VOR/DME ESS FREQ 112.700MHZ (CH 74X) U/S.

2026-09-01 12:00 UTC 2026-11-30 23:59 UTC

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

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Nearby Airports

GMAA Inezgane Airport 61 NM GMAD Al Massira Intl 66 NM GMMO Taroudant Airport 70 NM GMMX Menara Intl 85 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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). Permit details for 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.
Is GMMI a port of entry?: Yes, Mogador Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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