Corporate

Our mission, vision, company policy, and recognised awards and accreditations.

Nouakchott - Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is committed to safe, efficient, and welcoming aviation for passengers, airlines, and partners. The statements below describe how we work and what we aim to achieve.

Mission

Mission

To connect Mauritania with the world by delivering safe, reliable, and passenger-centred airport services that support national growth, tourism, and trade.

Vision

Vision

To be West Africa’s trusted gateway — recognised for operational excellence, sustainability, and a seamless journey from kerb to gate.

Company policy

Our company policy guides daily decisions across operations, commercial programmes, and stakeholder engagement. We commit to:

  • Safety first: prioritise aviation safety, security, and emergency readiness in every process.
  • Passenger experience: provide clear information, accessible facilities, and respectful service for all travellers.
  • Integrity & compliance: act transparently, respect applicable laws and regulations, and uphold fair commercial practices.
  • Environment: reduce environmental impact through responsible energy use, waste management, and continuous improvement.
  • People: invest in staff skills, wellbeing, and equal opportunity across the airport community.
  • Partnership: work constructively with airlines, agencies, and suppliers to strengthen connectivity and service quality.

Detailed procedures and codes of conduct are maintained internally and shared with partners through official channels. For commercial or institutional enquiries, use our contact page.

Awards & accreditations

Recognition that reflects our focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Entries below are representative for this site and should be confirmed against official certificates where required.

Airport quality recognition

Passenger experience

Commendation for terminal service standards and wayfinding improvements (illustrative).

Safety & security accreditation

Operations

Alignment with international aviation security and safety management frameworks (illustrative).

Environmental stewardship

Sustainability

Recognition for energy-efficiency and waste-reduction programmes on campus (illustrative).

Accessibility commitment

Inclusion

Acknowledgement of facilities and assistance pathways for passengers with reduced mobility (illustrative).

Governance

Corporate governance, annual reporting, and sustainability disclosures are published through official channels. This demo site does not host live regulatory PDFs.

Illustrative content only. Schedules, fares, and rules shown here are representative. Confirm flight times in GMT (Nouakchott) with your airline; verify fees and entry rules with official sources before travel.