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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Mauritania",
    "addressLocality": "Zou\u00e9rate"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Various carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Zou\u00e9rate",
  "code": "OUZ",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/OUZ",
  "connection_tips": "Tazadit Airport serves Zou\u00e9rate, the mining town in northern Mauritania, so the airport is really part of the iron-ore logistics chain. It is not a casual tourism field; it is the air link that keeps one of the country's most remote industrial towns connected to the capital and to the rest of the world. The airport matters because the mine town is remote and the airfield is a real time saver.\n\nThe useful transfer is usually a mine vehicle, a company pickup, or a hotel car into Zou\u00e9rate. That matters because the airport is only one leg in a very dry and very remote journey, and the next stop is usually tied to the mine, the railway, or a local office rather than to a terminal amenity. The airport works best when the company contact or host is already waiting.\n\nFor travelers using OUZ, the smartest approach is to treat the flight as the time-saving part and the road handoff as the actual connection. The airport exists to make Zou\u00e9rate reachable, and it does that job well when the next vehicle is already lined up. The field works when the company pickup is already waiting at the edge of town.",
  "country": "Mauritania",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/mr.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Zouerate is the best place to start or end your journey on the iconic Mauritanian Iron Ore Train.",
    "OUZ is very close to Zou\u00e9rate; a taxi is quick, and walking is possible in mild weather.",
    "Confirm Mauritania Airlines status locally, since desert weather can delay OUZ flights.",
    "Ensure you have Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU) for taxi fares, as card acceptance is limited in Zouerate.",
    "Mining traffic dominates here, so room and car demand can spike with shift rotations."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Tazadit+Airport%2CZou%C3%A9rate",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "OUZ",
  "icao": "GQPZ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 22.757345,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are limited; plan essentials ahead.",
  "longitude": -12.482228,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's service desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Tazadit Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "FGD",
      "name": "Fderik Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tazadit Airport (OUZ) is a domestic aviation facility serving the mining city of Zou\u00e9rate 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe airfield features a single asphalt runway and operates primarily during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Ground transportation to the Zou\u00e9rate 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.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/africa/mauritania/airports.php"
}