Tazadit Airport (OUZ)

Tazadit Airport (OUZ) is a domestic aviation facility serving the mining city of Zouérate in northern Mauritania. The airport features a single, basic passenger terminal building designed to handle regional travelers and the staff of the National Industrial and Mining Company (SNIM). It acts as a critical transportation link for this isolated desert region, primarily connecting the local mining community to the coastal hub of Nouadhibou and the national capital, Nouakchott.

The terminal infrastructure is modest and focused on essential transit services, providing a functional waiting area and manual check-in counters. While the facility lacks modern commercial amenities like retail shops, restaurants, or public Wi-Fi, it offers a sheltered space for passengers waiting for scheduled Mauritania Airlines flights. Travelers are strongly encouraged to bring their own food and water, as on-site dining options are generally unavailable.

The airfield features a single asphalt runway and operates primarily during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Ground transportation to the Zouérate city center, located approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) away, is informal and typically managed via local taxis, providing a very short transfer time of less than 10 minutes. The airport's operations are synchronized with the city's mining schedule, with flight frequency often varying by season.