Tangier-Boukhalef Airport, (IATA: TNG, ICAO: GMTT) is located near Tangier, Morocco. It is named after the famous Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta. The airport is being expanded and will become larger, including more flights and traffic. This is part of Tangier's rapid development and modernization projects.

The airport is certified by ISO 9001/2000 quality standards.

[edit] Runway details

The airport has two runways but only the longer runway is in active use and 07/25 is closed.^[1] The 3500 meter long runway 10/28 is open and is capable of handling all sizes of aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 747 and Airbus A380-800.

Aircraft stand area totals 40.640 m² offering space for four Boeing 737, one B-747, one Boeing 757 and three Airbus A320. For small craft two dedicated sections are assigned.^[2]

[edit] Navigation

The airport has an ILS status (Loc - Glide - DME) and offers the following radionavigational aids: VOR – DME – NDB ^[2]

PAPI lighting available for runway 10/28 for approaches from either direction.^[1]

[edit] Statistics

[edit] Serious accidents involving airport

One passenger died on a domestic flight to Casablanca on October 13, 1953. During initial climb from Tanger the plane encoutered unknown problems and made an emergency landing on a beach. The craft was damaged beyond repair.

On December 23, 1971 a Sud Aviation Caravelle on lease to Royal Air Maroc crashed near the airport after the pilot turned too far to the East in his approach to runway 28. In dark and rainy conditions the plane overflew dangerous terrain and crashed into mountains. All 106 on board died. ^{[7] [8]}

[edit] Airlines and Destinations

[edit] Terminal 1

only arrivals

[edit] Terminal 2

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[edit] Terminal Cargo

[edit] External links

• A-Z World Airports Site
• World Aero Data Site

[edit] References, sources and footnotes

1. ^ ^{a b} Runway information on TAG web about TANGER
2. ^ ^{a b} ONDA Presentation Tanger website
3. ^ 2007 details from Comparrison 06/07 report from ONDA
4. ^ Details 2002-2006 from ONDA movement report, PDF document
5. ^ Details 2002-2006 from ONDA passenger report, PDF document
6. ^ Details 2002-2006 from ONDA freight report, PDF document
7. ^ Accident details from Aviation Safety database on Tanger Airport, visited July 27, 2008
8. ^ Footnote: In the database this 1971-accident happened during En Route phase of the flight and not during descent or approach

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