El Aroui Intl (GMMW/NDR) — Nador, Morocco
El Aroui Intl (GMMW/NDR) serves Nador, Morocco. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 574 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GMMW
- Name: El Aroui Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 34.9888
- Longitude: -3.02821
- Elevation: 574 ft
- Country: Morocco
- Municipality: Nador
- IATA Code: NDR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: GMMM
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Distance from City: 22.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 9842 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 41/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL, PAPI
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: True alignment 078/258. Elev RWY08: 594ft, RWY26: 570ft. Traffic pattern alt 1574ft MSL. Can handle up to B747.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.650 MHz
- Ground: Not published separately — Tower 118.65 MHz and 136.20 MHz serve ground/tower functions; ATIS 125.00 MHz MHz
- Operations: 136.200 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 126.550 MHz
- ATIS: 125.000 MHz
Operation Hours
El Aroui Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and ATC tower H24.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +212 536361077
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +212 536361075
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.onda.ma/en/Our-Airports/Nador-El-Aroui-Airport
- Remarks: Also +212 536361078. Ground handler ASE Morocco: +212 528821937 (after hours: +212 669778866). SITA: HDQDDXH. Swissport also handles at NDR.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: DGAC Maroc — AFTN: GMMRYAYA
- Remarks: Landing permit mandatory for all flights.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24. Airport of Entry (AOE).
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MAD
- Remarks: Fees set by ONDA. ARFF Cat 7.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Jet fuel generally available, supply subject to change. No 100LL reported.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permit required via DGAC 48-72h in advance. Docs: AOC, Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, Noise Certificate, Insurance, Radio License, PIC/crew/lead pax names.
Alternates
GMTA
- ICAO: GMTA
- Name: Cherif El Idrissi Intl
- Distance (NM): 41.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
GMFO
- ICAO: GMFO
- Name: Angads Intl
- Distance (NM): 55.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport with CIQ. Near Algerian border (border currently closed). Seasonal European charter traffic.
DAON
- ICAO: DAON
- Name: Zenata-Messali El Hadj
- Distance (NM): 77.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Morocco Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours
Private flights require advance notification. Generally processed within 2-3 days.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at GMMW?
- The tower frequency at El Aroui Intl is 118.65 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GMMW?
- El Aroui Intl offers JET A-1.
- Does GMMW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for El Aroui Intl (Morocco).
- Is customs available at GMMW?
- Yes, customs at El Aroui Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is GMMW located?
- El Aroui Intl (GMMW) is located in Nador, Morocco.
- What is the IATA code for GMMW?
- The IATA code for El Aroui Intl is NDR.
- How long is the runway at GMMW?
- The main runway at El Aroui Intl (08/26) measures 9842 X 148.
- Does GMMW have an ILS approach?
- Yes, El Aroui Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
- Is GMMW a port of entry?
- Yes, El Aroui Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.