# Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)

> Tangier, MA · IATA: TNG · ICAO: GMTT · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `TNG` |
| ICAO | `GMTT` |
| City | Tangier |
| Country | MA |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 35.73174, -5.92146 |

## Description

Northern Morocco's automotive and textile belt sets the rhythm for Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG/GMTT), which handles the time-critical air freight that the nearby factories and the Tanger Free Zone generate. The field sits about 12 km southwest of Tangier on the Strait of Gibraltar, barely 14 km of water from Spain. Passenger traffic ranks it among Morocco's busier airports, yet its logistics weight comes from the industrial hinterland, anchored by the Renault plant at Melloussa and a dense supplier base. On the cargo side, Royal Air Maroc Cargo, DHL Aviation (a feeder link to Madrid) and FedEx regional services move textiles, automotive parts and perishable produce toward Frankfurt, Paris and Madrid, with Swissport providing ground handling. The dedicated cargo terminal is a modest 529 m², so heavy volumes travel by sea through the giant Tanger Med port some 40 km east, while express tonnage often routes via Casablanca (CMN). Customs clearance falls to Morocco's ADII administration, supported by the free zones clustered around Tanger Med. Road links via the A1/A4 motorways and the Al Boraq high-speed line — Africa's first — tie the airport into Casablanca and the national network. For freight forwarders, TNG works best as a fast, surgical feeder into one of Africa's most dynamic manufacturing regions rather than as a bulk cargo gateway.

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