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OUD Angads Airport
Angads Airport (IATA: OUD, ICAO:GMFO) is located in the the city of Oujda, Morocco. It is the primary international airport serving Oujda and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

OUD

ICAO Code

GMFO

Name

Angads Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Morocco (MA)

City

Oujda

Latitude

34.7872009

Longitude

-1.9239900

Time Zone

UTC+00:00

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Airport Overview

Angads Airport (OUD), identified by ICAO code GMFO, serves Oujda in Morocco’s Oriental region. It is a regional international airport positioned approximately 12 kilometres north of Oujda and close to the Morocco–Algeria border. For air freight, its practical role is that of a regional gateway rather than a dedicated global cargo hub: cargo availability, uplift and onward connections may depend on passenger aircraft belly capacity, seasonal schedules and the selected handling chain. The airport has one terminal and two asphalt/bitumen runways, each measuring 3,000 metres by 45 metres. Our platform can assess the shipment against available routing, handling acceptance and customs requirements before confirming an operational plan.

Airport name	Angads Airport
IATA / ICAO	OUD / GMFO
City and country	Oujda, Morocco
Coordinates	34.7872009, -1.9239900
Elevation	468 metres above mean sea level
Time zone	UTC+00:00
Runways	06/24 and 13/31; each 3,000 m × 45 m

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: Angads Airport is best evaluated as an Oujda and Oriental-region gateway, with routing decisions driven by available uplift and connection options.
International border location: Its proximity to the Morocco–Algeria border makes border documentation, routing permissions and inland delivery planning especially important.
Long paved runways: Two 3,000-metre runways provide useful aircraft-operational infrastructure, but runway length alone does not confirm cargo capacity or freighter availability.
Capacity-sensitive planning: Shipments requiring reliable uplift, special handling or fixed delivery dates should be checked with the handling agent and operating carrier before cargo acceptance.
Single-terminal environment: Our team normally builds additional time into the plan for acceptance, documentation review, customs coordination and ground collection.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly stated airport infrastructure confirms a single terminal, but a specific cargo-terminal footprint, cold-room capacity, bonded warehouse area, dangerous-goods store or automated sorting capability should not be assumed without shipment-level confirmation. Our service team verifies the actual handling chain before booking.

General cargo acceptanceStandard export or import cargo may be handled through the appointed ground-handling and customs process, subject to airline acceptance, documentation and operating schedules.

Temperature-sensitive cargoPharmaceuticals, perishables and other controlled-temperature shipments require advance confirmation of cool-room access, transfer exposure, packaging and contingency handling.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on the operating carrier, trained personnel, packing instructions, declarations, labels and available compliant handling arrangements.

Customs-controlled cargoImport, export or transit cargo should be coordinated with the appointed customs broker and the carrier’s ground handler; bonded or duty-suspension treatment must be confirmed case by case.

Oversized or heavy piecesAircraft loading limits, equipment availability, piece dimensions and terminal acceptance restrictions must be checked before issuing a final booking.

Ground delivery and collectionOur team can coordinate airport pickup or inland delivery, while vehicle access, warehouse appointment rules and customs release remain subject to local confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve direct or connecting passenger-belly services linking Oujda with Moroccan gateways and selected European points. Exact airline, frequency, aircraft type and cargo acceptance must be confirmed for the required shipping date.
For destinations without suitable uplift from Angads Airport, our platform may compare a connection through another Moroccan gateway, a European hub, or an alternative airport with stronger cargo frequency. The preferred option depends on origin, destination, commodity and customs status.
Transit performance is affected by seasonal schedules, booking cut-offs, weekends and public holidays, aircraft belly availability, security screening, customs inspection, connection misalignment and inland border movements.
We do not promise a fixed transit time until the carrier confirms space, routing, handling acceptance and the applicable cut-off. A shipment-specific schedule should be obtained before the shipper releases cargo.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Angads Airport primarily supports Oujda and the wider Oriental region. The airport’s location can be relevant to regional distributors, manufacturers, exporters and importers serving eastern Morocco, while the nearby international border adds a separate layer of road-routing and customs coordination.

Industrial and commercial shipments: engineering parts, replacement components, samples, tools and time-sensitive business cargo may be suitable when uplift and piece acceptance are confirmed.
Consumer and retail goods: apparel, accessories, electronics and general merchandise may move by air when inventory urgency justifies the cost, subject to carrier restrictions and customs classification.
Perishables: agricultural products and other fresh cargo require pre-arranged packaging, acceptance timing, temperature protection and rapid post-arrival collection.
Healthcare cargo: medicines, diagnostic materials and medical devices require product-specific documentation and a validated temperature or security plan where applicable.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: The applicable cargo cut-off is set by the operating carrier and ground handler, not by runway availability. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline and allows time for screening, weighing, document checks and delivery to the terminal.
Accurate declarations: The commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, HS classification, shipper/consignee details, origin information and permits must be consistent. Customs may delay cargo where values, quantities or descriptions are incomplete.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive products, live animals, human remains, valuable cargo and oversized pieces require advance acceptance. Do not tender such cargo on a general booking without written carrier approval.
Border and inland movements: Cargo routed toward or through border areas needs a confirmed road plan, customs broker, vehicle documentation and delivery authority. Our service team separates airport handling from inland customs responsibility in the quotation and operating instructions.

Shipping Tips

Send our platform the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, number of pieces, ready date, destination, Incoterm and any special-cargo details before requesting a firm routing.
For regular cargo, use export-grade packaging, clear piece marks and a packing list that matches the physical cargo. For fragile, wet, perishable or temperature-sensitive goods, specify the required protection before booking.
Prepare commercial invoices and permits early, especially for controlled products, samples, food, medicines, batteries and goods requiring preferential-origin or import documentation.
When delivery is deadline-critical, ask our service team to compare Angads Airport with alternative gateways and to include a contingency plan for missed uplift, customs inspection or delayed ground collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Angads Airport handle international air freight?

It serves international air traffic, but cargo acceptance is shipment- and carrier-specific. Our platform confirms the operating airline, ground handler, customs process, available uplift and required documents before acceptance.

Is a direct cargo flight available to my destination?

That cannot be assumed from the airport’s international status. Availability varies by season, carrier schedule, aircraft capacity and destination. We check direct and connecting alternatives against the requested departure date.

Can pharmaceutical or frozen cargo be shipped through Angads Airport?

It may be possible when the carrier and handling chain accept the commodity and the required temperature-control process is available. Packaging qualification, data logging, priority handling and rapid collection should be arranged in advance.

What information is required for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the proper shipping name, UN number, class or division, packing group where applicable, quantity, package type, net and gross weight, Safety Data Sheet where requested, and the completed shipper’s declaration. Final acceptance remains with the airline.

Should I use another airport for urgent or high-volume cargo?

Possibly. If local uplift, special handling or delivery timing is unsuitable, our team compares alternative Moroccan or European gateways, including the additional trucking, customs, security and transfer costs before recommending a route.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, coordinates, elevation, time zone, terminal count and runway dimensions in this module are based on the supplied airport dataset and should be rechecked against current operating information before a shipment is tendered. Current airport, aviation, airline, customs and handling conditions may change.

Airport and airport-operator information: onda.ma
International airline and airport coding reference: iata.org
International aerodrome and aviation standards reference: icao.int

These sources support identity and regulatory-reference checks; they do not by themselves confirm a particular day’s cargo space, cut-off, warehouse capability, special-cargo acceptance, customs release time, rate or transit commitment. Our service team verifies those operational items directly within the booking process.