Home › Mauritania › Fderik Airport (FGD)
FGD · GQPF · Fderik Airport

Fderik Airport (FGD)

Fderik, Mauritania · small airport · 22.674° -12.729° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeFGD
ICAO CodeGQPF
Typesmall airport
NameFderik Airport
MunicipalityFderik
CountryMauritania
ContinentAF
Latitude22.674° N
Longitude-12.729° W
Elevation961 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMauritania
ISO Code
RegionFderik
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+0
DST OffsetUTC+0
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
Loading season...
Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving FGD

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (22.7°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Fderik Airport (FGD/GQPF) is a small airfield serving Fderik, a historic iron-mining town in Mauritania's Tiris Zemmour region. Located in the Sahara near Zouérat, it primarily handles charter, mining-related, and private flights rather than large scheduled airline service. Its desert setting means hot, dusty conditions and limited passenger facilities.

💡 Local Tip
If flying in summer, aim for an early morning flight or arrival—afternoon heat and blowing sand often cause delays, and there is little shade or shelter at the airfield.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is a short drive from Fderik town and roughly 30 km from Zouérat; arrange a private car or taxi in advance, as public transport is limited. Roads can be rough or unpaved in places, so allow extra time and travel during daylight. Confirm your pickup with your hotel or mining company before arrival.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to Fderik Airport?
A: No major scheduled airlines are based here; service is typically charter, private, or mining-related.

Q: How far is Fderik Airport from Zouérat?
A: It is roughly a 30 km drive from Zouérat, depending on the route and road conditions.

Q: Is there public transport at the airport?
A: Public transport is very limited; most travelers arrange a private transfer, taxi, or company pickup in advance.

Q: What facilities are available at Fderik Airport?
A: Expect only basic airfield facilities. There may be no reliable shops, food service, or long-distance ground transport, so plan ahead.
AI-generated content · Generated Oct 2, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

🗺 Location Map

🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
OUZ Tazadit Airport Zouérate, Mauritania 27.0 km 16.8 mi View →
ATR Atar International Airport Atar, Mauritania 243.2 km 151.1 mi View →
VIL Dakhla Airport Dakhla, Western Sahara (disputed territory) 347.3 km 215.8 mi View →
AJJ Akjoujt Airport Akjoujt, Mauritania 369.4 km 229.5 mi View →
SMW Smara Airport Smara, Western Sahara (disputed territory) 463.5 km 288.0 mi View →

🔧 Quick Tools

🔟 Distance Calculator
From FGD
📍 Nearest Airport
Near this location
🕒 Timezone Lookup
Africa/Nouakchott
🌎 Map with Airport
View on map
← Back to World Airport Database