Airport code
VIL — Dakhla Airport
VIL is the IATA code for Dakhla Airport, an airport serving Dakhla, Western Sahara. Its ICAO code is GMMH, and it operates in the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 23.7183, -15.9320 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).
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About Dakhla Airport
Dakhla Airport is an airport serving Dakhla, a city in Western Sahara, a disputed territory occupied by Morocco.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VIL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | GMMH |
| Airport name | Dakhla Airport |
| City | Dakhla |
| Country | Western Sahara |
| Time zone | Africa/El_Aaiun (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 23.7183 |
| Longitude | -15.9320 |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,842 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Dakhla Airport?
The IATA code for Dakhla Airport is VIL.
What is the ICAO code for Dakhla Airport?
The ICAO code for Dakhla Airport is GMMH.
Where is VIL airport located?
Dakhla Airport (VIL) is located in Dakhla, Western Sahara.
What time zone is VIL in?
Dakhla Airport operates in the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to VIL?
The nearest airport to Dakhla Airport (VIL) is Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou, about 330 km away.
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