OUZ

Tazadit Airport

Zouerat · MauritaniaICAO GQPZ

Tazadit Airport (OUZ) is an airport serving Zouerat, Mauritania, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 22° 45' 23.0" N, 12° 29' 1.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet (344 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Nouakchott (GMT+0).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

1,129/ 344m

Africa/Nouakchott

GMT+0

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Airport Details

IATA Code

OUZ

ICAO Code

GQPZ

City

Zouerat

Country

Mauritania

Elevation

1,129 ft

Local Time

04:31 PM (GMT+0)

Coordinates

Latitude:22.7564°

Longitude:-12.4836°

Popular Routes from OUZ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
CMN	Casablanca, Morocco	789 mi	1h 60m	short-haul	324 kg	View
NDB	Nouadhibou, Mauritania	318 mi	1h 6m	short-haul	130 kg	View
NKC	Nouakschott, Mauritania	380 mi	1h 13m	short-haul	156 kg	View

Airlines Operating at OUZ

1 active airline serving Tazadit Airport.

Mauritania Airlines International

L6Mauritania

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Tazadit Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Dakhla Airport	VIL	Dakhla	Western Sahara	369 km
Hassan I Airport	EUN	El Aaiún	Western Sahara	493 km
Nouadhibou International Airport	NDB	Nouadhibou	Mauritania	511 km
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport	NKC	Nouakschott	Mauritania	612 km

Other Airports in Mauritania

Nouadhibou International Airport

NDBNouadhibou

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

NKCNouakschott

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 22° 45' 23.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 12° 29' 1.0" W
Latitude (Decimal): 22.756399
Longitude (Decimal): -12.483600
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/Nouakchott
UTC Offset: GMT+0
Current Local Time: 04:31 PM
Elevation (ft): 1,129 ft
Elevation (m): 344 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Tazadit Airport?

The IATA code for Tazadit Airport is OUZ, and its ICAO code is GQPZ. The airport is located in Zouerat, Mauritania.

How many destinations can you fly to from OUZ?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Tazadit Airport (OUZ) in Zouerat, Mauritania.

What airlines fly from OUZ?

There are 1 airlines operating from OUZ, including Mauritania Airlines International.

What timezone is Tazadit Airport in?

Tazadit Airport is in the Africa/Nouakchott timezone (GMT+0). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Tazadit Airport?

Tazadit Airport sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet (344 meters) above sea level.

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