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Cherif El Idrissi Intl

Cherif El Idrissi Intl (GMTA/AHU) serves Al Hoceima, Morocco. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 95 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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69% Data Complete 36 of 52 points
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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
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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

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • 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: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Alternates

GMMW

  • ICAO: GMMW
  • Name: El Aroui Intl
  • Distance (NM): 41.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

GMTN

  • ICAO: GMTN
  • Name: Saniat R'mel
  • Distance (NM): 76.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • 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.

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Frequently 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).