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Rabat-Salé Airport

Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region (Morocco)

IATA: RBA ICAO: GMME

Longest Active Runway

11,483 ft

3,500 meters

Field Elevation

276 ft

84 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

34.0515°, -6.7515°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#290 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#469 of 7558

Top 6.4% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Morocco)

#2 in MA

#2 of 19 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+14.8%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Rabat-Salé Airport's longest active runway measures 11,483 ft (3,500 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #290. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #469 worldwide (Top 6.4%) and #2 nationally in Morocco.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

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

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 276 ft (84 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)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Rabat-Salé Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) lies just 58.7 NM away with a 12,205 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,483 ft (3,500 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,500 m) and paved surface engineering, Rabat-Salé Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
03/21	11,483 ft (3500m)	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
Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca)	`CMN`	58.7 NM (108.7 km)	12,205 ft	✅ Lighted
Fes Saïss International Airport (Saïss)	`FEZ`	88.6 NM (164.1 km)	10,499 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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