Where is GQPA located?

Atar (GQPA) is located in Atar, Mauritania.

How long is the runway at GQPA?

The main runway at Atar (04/22) measures 9855 X 98.

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Atar (GQPA/ATR) — Atar, Mauritania

Atar (GQPA/ATR) serves Atar, Mauritania. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 734 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 4/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: GQPA
Name: Atar
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 20.5068
Longitude: -13.0432
Elevation: 734 ft
Country: Mauritania
Municipality: Atar
IATA Code: ATR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Nouakchott
Distance from City: 1.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 9855 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
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: 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

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

B0150/26 warning

Fuel restriction

THE REFUELING TRUCK U/S,REFUELING IS BEING CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY VIA A HYDRANT USING A MOBILE TANKER.THE CURRENT SETUP POSES A RISK TO THE SAFETY OF REFUELING OPERATIONS.AIRCRAFT OPERATORS AND GROUND CREWS ARE ASKED TO EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION.

2026-06-06 16:16:00 2026-09-08 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

GQNJ Akjoujt Airport 89 NM GQND Tidjikja Airport 148 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GQPA located?: Atar (GQPA) is located in Atar, Mauritania.
What is the IATA code for GQPA?: The IATA code for Atar is ATR.
How long is the runway at GQPA?: The main runway at Atar (04/22) measures 9855 X 98.

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