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Fes Saïss International Airport

Saïss, Fès-Meknès Region (Morocco)

IATA: FEZ ICAO: GMFF

Longest Active Runway

10,499 ft

3,200 meters

Field Elevation

1,900 ft

579 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

33.9273°, -4.9780°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#458 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#740 of 7558

Top 10.4% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Morocco)

#5 in MA

#8 of 19 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+5%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Fes Saïss International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,499 ft (3,200 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #458. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #740 worldwide (Top 10.4%) and #5 nationally in Morocco.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 1,900 ft (579 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 1 neighboring aerodromes, Fes Saïss International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) lies just 88.6 NM away with a 11,483 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,499 ft (3,200 m)

At 10,499 ft (3,200 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
09/27	10,499 ft (3200m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Rabat-Salé Airport (Rabat)	`RBA`	88.6 NM (164.1 km)	11,483 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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