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Cherif El Idrissi Intl (GMTA/AHU) — Al Hoceima, Morocco
At a glance
- Tower
- 118.7
- Runways
- 18/36
- Elevation
- 95 ft
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69%
Data Complete
36 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
5/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: GMTA
- Name: Cherif El Idrissi Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 35.177101
- Longitude: -3.83952
- Elevation: 95 ft
- Country: Morocco
- Municipality: Al Hoceima
- IATA Code: AHU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Distance from City: 11.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 8202 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- 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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Alternates
GMMW
- ICAO: GMMW
- Name: El Aroui Intl
- Distance (NM): 41.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration 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.
GMTN
- ICAO: GMTN
- Name: Saniat R'mel
- Distance (NM): 76.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
GMFF
- ICAO: GMFF
- Name: Saiss Intl
- Distance (NM): 93.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport with full CIQ. Visa-free for many nationalities. Imperial city of Fez.
LEMG
- ICAO: LEMG
- Name: Costa del Sol
- Distance (NM): 95.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen arrivals at Terminal 3.
GMFO
- ICAO: GMFO
- Name: Angads Intl
- Distance (NM): 97.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport with CIQ. Near Algerian border (border currently closed). Seasonal European charter traffic.
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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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers GMTA. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at GMTA?
- The tower frequency at Cherif El Idrissi Intl is 118.7 MHz.
- Does GMTA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cherif El Idrissi Intl (Morocco). Permit details for Morocco
- Where is GMTA located?
- Cherif El Idrissi Intl (GMTA) is located in Al Hoceima, Morocco.
- What is the IATA code for GMTA?
- The IATA code for Cherif El Idrissi Intl is AHU.