Laayoune Hassan I International Airport — El Aaiún, Western Sahara (disputed territory)
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Distance & flight time from EUN
Laayoune Hassan I International Airport
Laayoune Hassan I International Airport, coded EUN, serves El Aaiún, the largest city in Western Sahara, a territory administered by Morocco though its sovereignty remains disputed internationally. The airport carries the name of the late Moroccan king who oversaw the territory's incorporation during the 1970s. Phosphate mining forms a major part of the regional economy, with vast reserves extracted nearby and shipped through coastal facilities, and airport traffic includes personnel connected to that industry alongside government and military travelers. Royal Air Maroc operates the bulk of scheduled flights connecting EUN to Casablanca and other Moroccan cities. The surrounding Saharan landscape is flat and arid, with El Aaiún itself functioning as an administrative and logistical center for Morocco's presence in the wider territory.
Runways at Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8861 ft (2701 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 04/22 | 8202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | LAAYOUNE APP | 127.5 MHz |
| TWR | LAAYOUNE TWR | 131.1 MHz |
Airports near Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN)
- Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) — 158.7 km (98.6 mi)
- Smara Airport (SMW) — 159.5 km (99.1 mi)
- César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) — 203.9 km (126.7 mi)
- Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) — 230.5 km (143.2 mi)
- Tan Tan Airport (TTA) — 249.5 km (155.0 mi)
- Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) — 340.8 km (211.8 mi)
- Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) — 344.8 km (214.2 mi)
- El Hierro Airport (VDE) — 465.9 km (289.5 mi)
EUN serves El Aaiún in Western Sahara, a phosphate-mining region administered by Morocco, with flights linking mainly to Casablanca and other Moroccan cities.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Laayoune Hassan I International Airport?
The IATA code for Laayoune Hassan I International Airport is EUN.
What is the ICAO code for Laayoune Hassan I International Airport?
The ICAO code for Laayoune Hassan I International Airport is GMML. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.