Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Hassan I International Airport (ICAO: GMML / IATA: EUN)
Location (City, Country)
Laayoune (El Aaiún), Western Sahara / Morocco
Airport Type & Size
• Regional international airport, dual civilian and military use
• Single asphalt runway (Runway 04/22: approx. 2,700 meters)
• Handles narrow-body aircraft (A320, B737), occasional widebody charters
• Current passenger volume: ~150,000 – 200,000 annually
• Supports both civilian and Royal Moroccan Air Force operations
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Offers unique Saharan regional hub for African/Mediterranean routes
• Represents a geopolitically complex and strategic location
• Would diversify the game’s map with Northwest African traffic
• Combines civilian flights with occasional military logistics, suitable for “campaign” modes or historical expansions
• Reflects a real-life underrepresented airport with unique development potential in gameplay
Major Airlines & Routes
• Royal Air Maroc: connects to Casablanca, Agadir, Dakhla
• RAM Express (domestic feeder airline)
• Seasonal charter and UN-related flights
• Potential for expanded routes in-game: Canary Islands, Lisbon, Dakar, Algiers, Madrid
• Could serve as a link between Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa
Unique Features or Challenges
• Desert location: high temperatures, sandstorms, visibility issues
• Limited infrastructure: small terminal, single taxiway, apron bottlenecks
• Military-civil dual-use operations: restricted zones, realistic apron sharing
• Expansion potential in-game: future runway extension, new terminal development
• Political sensitivity: located in Western Sahara, a disputed territory – adds a real-world context layer for advanced players
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Hassan I Airport - Wikipedia