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Western Sahara at a glance
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- El-Aaiun
- Calling code
- +212
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Unknown
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Western Sahara
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Currency MADTime in Laayoune 02:25UTC+00:00Country codes EH / ESH
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Laayoune Hassan I International Airport
3.7 km from the city centre · straight line
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| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laayoune Hassan I International Airport | EUN | 3.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Smara Airport | SMW | 155.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Dakhla Airport | VIL | 469.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Laayoune Hassan I International Airport
El Aaiún · GMML
Elevation207 ft
Coordinates27.142467, -13.224947
Runways
02 / 20
8861 × 148 ft
ASP04 / 22
8202 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
LAAYOUNE APP127.5 MHz
LAAYOUNE TWR131.1 MHz
Smara Airport
Smara · GMMA
Elevation350 ft
Coordinates26.731987, -11.683655
Runways
16 / 34
9843 × 100 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Dakhla Airport
Dakhla · GMMH
Elevation36 ft
Coordinates23.7183, -15.932
Runways
03 / 21
9842 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.1 MHz
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