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Marrakesh Menara Airport

Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi Region (Morocco)
IATA: RAK ICAO: GMMX
Longest Active Runway
10,170 ft
3,100 meters
Field Elevation
1,545 ft
471 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
31.6048°, -8.0358°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#526 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#853 of 7558
Top 11.3% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Morocco)
#7 in MA
#10 of 19 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+1.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Marrakesh Menara Airport's longest active runway measures 10,170 ft (3,100 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #526. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #853 worldwide (Top 11.3%) and #7 nationally in Morocco.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Marrakesh Menara Airport is celebrated worldwide for its stunning architectural terminal that filters natural desert light through Islamic arabesque motifs. Its 10,170 ft runway accommodates dense European tourist charters and scheduled flag carriers. Elevated at 1,545 ft MSL, pilots manage hot summer thermal conditions while enjoying panoramic views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains on approach.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Single paved Runway 10/28 (10,170 ft / 3,100 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Built as a French military aviation post in the 1920s. Modernized with a globally celebrated passenger terminal combining contemporary glass architecture with traditional geometric Islamic latticework.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Morocco's second-busiest airport and primary cultural tourism hub, situated 107 NM south of Casablanca (CMN).
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Located at an elevation of 1,545 ft (471 m MSL) near the foot of the High Atlas Mountains; summer temperatures can reach 44°C, thinning air density on midday departures.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Morocco National Civil Aviation Authority · State Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) & ICAO Annex 14 Standards
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🔬 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

Marrakesh Menara Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 1,545 ft (471 m MSL) in Marrakesh. At this moderate elevation, standard atmospheric pressure is slightly lower than ISA sea-level, requiring seasonal density altitude adjustments for fully laden aircraft on warm summer departures.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Morocco's second-busiest airport and primary cultural tourism hub, situated 107 NM south of Casablanca (CMN). The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,170 ft (3,100 m)

Marrakesh Menara Airport's active flight strips comprise 10/28 (10,170 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,170 ft (3,100 m), the primary runway accommodates transcontinental twin-engine widebodies and long-range narrowbody airliners at standard operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
10/28 10,170 ft (3100m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ 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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