# Atar International Airport (ATR)

> Atar, MR · IATA: ATR · ICAO: GQPA · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ATR` |
| ICAO | `GQPA` |
| City | Atar |
| Country | MR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 224 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 20.50680, -13.04320 |

## Description

Atar International Airport (ATR) is built around tourism rather than freight. It is the main gateway to Mauritania's Adrar region, serving visitors bound for the medieval caravan towns of Chinguetti and Ouadane. Traffic is dominated by domestic links to Nouakchott plus seasonal charter flights from Europe, handled by a single runway and a small terminal. The airport carries no significant air cargo; urgent shipments for the region route through Nouakchott–Oumtounsy (NKC), about 450 km away, and continue overland. Customs formalities fall under Mauritania's national administration.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/atar-international-airport-atr](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/atar-international-airport-atr)*

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