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Timbedra Airport (TMD)

Timbedra, Mauritania · small airport · 16.234° -8.164° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTMD
ICAO CodeGQNH
Typesmall airport
NameTimbedra Airport
MunicipalityTimbedra
CountryMauritania
ContinentAF
Latitude16.234° N
Longitude-8.164° W
Elevation692 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMauritania
ISO Code
RegionTimbedra
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
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving TMD

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (16.2°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

Timbedra Airport (TMD/GQNH) is a small public airfield serving Timbedra, a town in southeastern Mauritania's Hodh Ech Chargui region near the Mali border. It sits close to the Route de l'Espoir (N3) and primarily handles light aircraft, charters, and occasional government or medical flights. Facilities are basic, with no regular commercial airline schedule.

💡 Local Tip
Confirm runway condition, handling, and airport access with local authorities or your operator before arrival; Timbedra is a quiet airfield with no regular on-site commercial staff, and loose sand or dust can affect light aircraft.
🚖 Getting There

Timbedra is reached by road via the N3 Route de l'Espoir from Kiffa, Aïoun, or Néma, and the airport is close to town. Pre-arrange a 4x4, taxi, or hotel pickup, as ride-hailing and reliable on-demand transport are unavailable. In the rainy season, allow extra time for sandy or flooded tracks and check local road conditions before setting out.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Timbedra Airport located?
A: It is just outside Timbedra in the Hodh Ech Chargui region of southeastern Mauritania, near the Mali border and roughly on the N3 Route de l'Espoir corridor.

Q: Are there scheduled flights to Timbedra Airport?
A: No reliable scheduled commercial service is available; the airport mainly supports light aircraft, charter, government, and medical flights.

Q: What facilities should I expect?
A: Expect very basic infrastructure, with limited or no terminal services, so arrange handling, fuel, and ground transport in advance.

Q: How far is the airport from Timbedra town?
A: It is a short drive from town, but confirm the exact meeting point and pickup with your local contact because signage and public transport are minimal.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 27, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
EMN Néma Airport Néma, Mauritania 100.1 km 62.2 mi View →
NRM Nara Airport Keibane, Mali 147.6 km 91.7 mi View →
AEO Aioun el Atrouss Airport Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania 165.9 km 103.1 mi View →
NIX Nioro du Sahel Airport Nioro du Sahel, Mali 187.4 km 116.4 mi View →
THI Tichitt Airport Tichitt, Mauritania 282.1 km 175.3 mi View →

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