Bassatine Airport — Meknes, Morocco
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBassatine Airport in Meknes uses the IATA code MEK, with GMFM as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MEK
Bassatine Airport
MEK is the code for Bassatine Airport, serving Meknes, one of Morocco's four imperial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage listed historic center. Despite Meknes's cultural significance, MEK sees very limited scheduled commercial traffic today, with most travelers to the city instead flying into nearby Fès–Saïss Airport and continuing by road or rail. Bassatine Airport historically supported military aviation and flight training, and it continues to host general aviation activity, gliding clubs, and occasional charter operations rather than regular airline service. Meknes itself, with its royal palaces, granaries, and proximity to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, remains a significant tourist destination, but most of that traffic bypasses MEK in favor of larger regional gateways.
Runways at Bassatine Airport (MEK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6420 ft (1957 m) | 164 ft (50 m) | ASP |
| 09/27 | 9252 ft (2820 m) | 164 ft (50 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bassatine Airport (MEK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ARTC | CASABLANCA APP | 124.5 MHz |
Airports near Bassatine Airport (MEK)
- Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ) — 49.9 km (31.0 mi)
- Kenitra Air Base (NNA) — 109.9 km (68.3 mi)
- Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) — 115.6 km (71.8 mi)
- Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) — 180.4 km (112.1 mi)
- Sania Ramel Airport (TTU) — 191.6 km (119.1 mi)
- Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) — 200.4 km (124.5 mi)
- Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) — 209.3 km (130.1 mi)
- Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU) — 210.7 km (130.9 mi)
MEK is Bassatine Airport in Meknes, Morocco, which has little to no scheduled commercial service. Most Meknes-bound travelers actually search for or use nearby Fès airport instead.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bassatine Airport?
The IATA code for Bassatine Airport is MEK.
What is the ICAO code for Bassatine Airport?
The ICAO code for Bassatine Airport is GMFM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.