Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA)

Rabat-Salé Airport operates as Morocco's strategically important dual-use facility serving the capital city, positioned 8 kilometers northeast of Rabat with combined civil and military operations hosting the First Air Base of the Royal Moroccan Air Force alongside international commercial aviation. The modern terminal complex, enhanced by a major expansion completed in 2012, accommodates 3.5 million passengers annually with further expansion underway to reach 4 million passenger capacity.

The integrated terminal building combines two terminals into one convenient structure with four jetways and ten aircraft stands capable of accommodating Boeing 747, Boeing 737, Airbus A310, and Airbus A320 aircraft across 84,000 square meters of aircraft parking area. Terminal amenities include comprehensive passenger services with free Wi-Fi throughout, charging stations, car rental agencies, banking services, ATMs, café-bars, duty-free shopping, and specialized VIP services through ONDA's exclusive Salon Convives de Marque program.

The single runway measures 3,500 meters in length by 45 meters in width, oriented 03/21 to accommodate prevailing Atlantic coastal wind patterns while supporting both civilian operations and Royal Moroccan Air Force activities. Airlines serving the airport include Royal Air Maroc, Air France, Ryanair, easyJet, Air Arabia, and Transavia, connecting the capital region to domestic and international destinations.

Specialized cargo facilities encompass a 1,360-square-meter freight terminal with dedicated apron areas for freighter aircraft, while Royal Air Maroc Cargo coordinates belly cargo on passenger flights and occasional dedicated freighter services. Managed by the Office National des Aéroports (ONDA), the facility serves as Morocco's secondary international gateway after Casablanca, supporting government operations, diplomatic functions, and tourism to the historic imperial cities while maintaining critical military aviation capabilities for the Royal Moroccan Air Force.