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• Region: Africa (North Africa)
• Country/State: Morocco (Souss-Massa Region)
• City/Town: Agadir
• Website: https://www.onda.ma
• Type of Airport: International (tourism-focused leisure gateway)
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: AGA
o ICAO: GMAD
• Terminals:
– Single passenger terminal handling domestic and international services
• Passenger numbers:
– ~2.5–3.0 million passengers annually (2023–2024 estimate; strong European leisure demand
Parking
• Short-term: Surface short-stay parking directly in front of terminal
• Long-term: Long-stay surface parking within airport perimeter
• Valet: Not available
Hotel
• On site:
– No on-site terminal hotel
• Nearby:
– Wide range of resort hotels in Agadir coastal zone (25–35 minutes by road)
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Moroccan cuisine, cafés and casual dining options
• Bars: Limited licensed café-bar services airside
• Lounges: Contract and airline lounges available for international departures
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail for international passengers
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, travel retail and convenience items
• On-site travel agent: Airline ticketing desks and airport service counters
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desk and lost & found services
• Car rental: Major international and local car-rental companies landside
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, hotel transfers and private transport services
• Baby/parent room: Family and baby-care facilities available
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi throughout terminal; charging points available
• Gym: No public terminal gym
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Not available
• Other facilities: Medical room, prayer rooms, VIP handling services
• Biometric check-in: Self-service check-in and automated processing used by selected carriers
• Biometric customs: Automated border control available for eligible passengers
Disabled/accessibility
• PRM assistance available free of charge via airline or airport
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Step-free terminal with ramps and elevators
• Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrance
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security and immigration screening available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Staff support available for passengers with non-visible disabilities
Runways
• Runway 09/27
Length/Width
• 09/27: ~3,200 m × 45 m
• Suitable for narrowbody and widebody aircraft including A320, B737, A330 and B787
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surface for improved wet-weather braking
• Drainage systems designed for seasonal rainfall
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed
• CAT I capability
• CAT II/III not available
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Operations occasionally affected by coastal fog and low cloud
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Generally good OTP outside peak holiday periods
• Delays mainly linked to:
– Seasonal charter congestion
– Weather and European network disruption
Airfield restrictions
• No night curfew; 24-hour operations
• Tourism-driven traffic peaks create slot pressure in winter season
• Preferential runway use based on wind and safety considerations
Aircraft maintenance
• Line maintenance provided by based and visiting airlines
• No heavy maintenance facilities on site
• Oversight by the Moroccan Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Energy-efficient terminal lighting and systems
• Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Waste management and recycling programs in place
Renewable energy use
• Electricity supplied partly via Morocco’s renewable-heavy national grid
• Energy efficiency prioritised over on-site generation
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• No routine Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) availability
• SAF use dependent on airline initiatives
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Wildlife hazard management focused on bird control
• Environmental monitoring of surrounding semi-arid environment
Sustainable transportation
• Predominantly road-based access via taxis and hotel transfers
• Ride-sharing services increasing
• Gradual introduction of lower-emission airport service vehicles
Green building design
• Terminal designed for functional efficiency and climate resilience
• Incremental upgrades improving insulation and energy performance
• Sustainability integrated into ONDA airport modernisation programs
