There’s an article about 270 Polish tourists being trapped in Morocco, because of border closure, airlines not getting landing permits (in polish)
I flew from Dakar over Nouakchott, Morocco, Spain back to France 5 years ago.
We catered for our own permissions (not without peril I must add).
See here:
http://www.abeam.be/back-to-africa-full-8-day-trip-report/
Hope this helps
I flew into El Hierro and flew into Atar in Mauretanie but wander if this is a good time to go there. Indeed, no customs at El Hierro.
Unfortunately GCHI El Hierro is no option.
No fuel and no custom available.
La Palma GCLA has it both and it’s 760 NM from GVAC but recent volcano eruption can ruin your day especially with turbine engine.
Fjkuth wrote:
head winds up to 120kt😳
@ Emir
Thanks for your pm information.
Unfortunately GCHI El Hierro is no option.
No fuel and no custom available.
720NM are usually no problem at all in a Meridian.
Two years ago at the same time, I flew to Morocco and had problems to master a 620nm leg due to head winds up to 120kt.
As always, it depends..
Hi,
Morocco is possible right now. It involve a little bit of planning to obtain the « AS » number.
Depending on your citizenship you have to submit a letter to your embassy witch approuve the flight. Then they send it to Morocco foreign affairs and then the Civil Aviation (DTA).
I’ve been there 3-4 times since they « reopen »
Romain
Patrick, thanks for your Information.
I tried all public AIP communications – several eMail, Telefon and fax –
All failed.
Do you have a functional communication to GQPP?
Hello,
At this time it is quite impossible to land and refuel in Marocco.
In Mauritania you can refuel at Nouadhibou and Nouakchot.
It could be safe to contact these airfields about « up to date » information.
Patrick
Fjkuth wrote:
If there is any wisdom in the group, I would appreciate any information.
I tried to get to Dakhla earlier this month and they requested diplomatic clearance, so I confirm they’re practically closed. Being a kitesurfer, I opted for Brazil instead. Did fuel stops on Sal and Praia. Sal was super quick, 40 minutes from touchdown to airborne and 20 minutes block, while Praia took longer and had some paperwork to do.
