Bouarfa Airport — Bouarfa, Morocco

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Looking for the Bouarfa airport code? Bouarfa Airport's IATA code is UAR (ICAO: GMFB).

Distance & flight time from UAR

Bouarfa Airport

Bouarfa Airport, coded UAR, lies in a remote stretch of northeastern Morocco near the Algerian border, serving the small town of Bouarfa in the Oriental region. The airfield is modest in scale, primarily supporting limited domestic connectivity and occasional charter or government flights rather than sustained commercial schedules. Bouarfa itself sits in an arid, sparsely populated plateau area historically tied to trans-Saharan trade routes and phosphate mining activity. UAR's infrastructure mirrors the isolation of its surroundings, with a single runway and minimal terminal facilities. For travelers, it represents one of Morocco's more obscure aviation access points, rarely appearing on standard tourist itineraries.

Runways at Bouarfa Airport (UAR)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
09/2710499 ft (3200 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Bouarfa Airport (UAR)

No published frequency data for this airport.

Airports near Bouarfa Airport (UAR)

UAR, Bouarfa Airport, serves the remote Moroccan town of Bouarfa near the Algerian border with limited domestic and charter flight activity.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Bouarfa Airport?

The IATA code for Bouarfa Airport is UAR.

What is the ICAO code for Bouarfa Airport?

The ICAO code for Bouarfa Airport is GMFB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.