Marrakech Menara Airport (GMMX)
Marrakech, Morocco · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
GMMX
IATA
RAK
City
Marrakech
Country
Morocco
Region
Africa
Elevation
1,545 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
31.6069, -8.0363
Overview
Red city airport with Atlas Mountains backdrop. Hot desert operations with excellent visibility.
Current Weather at GMMX
Pilots flying into or out of Marrakech Menara Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR GMMX 181030Z 31004KT 240V360 8000 NSC 32/20 Q1015 NOSIGWind 310° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 31
Current TAF
TAF GMMX 180500Z 1806/1912 06006KT 8000 NSC TEMPO 1814/1822 34016KT SCT033 SCT120Decode METAR for GMMX
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Marrakech Menara Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for GMMX. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for GMMX. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Marrakech. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Marrakech Menara Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Marrakech Menara Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like GMMX include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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