Rabat-Sale Airport (GMME)
Rabat, Morocco · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
GMME
IATA
RBA
City
Rabat
Country
Morocco
Region
Africa
Elevation
276 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
34.0515, -6.7515
Overview
Moroccan capital airport with Royal Moroccan aviation training nearby. Atlantic coastal weather.
Current Weather at GMME
Pilots flying into or out of Rabat-Sale Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR GMME 080530Z 27003KT 5000 OVC010 21/21 Q1018 TEMPO 3000 BRWind 270° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 27
Current TAF
TAF GMME 080500Z 0806/0912 00000KT 5000 OVC010 BECMG 0806/0809 VRB02KT TEMPO 0809/0818 28006KT 7000 SCT020Decode METAR for GMME
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Rabat-Sale Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for GMME. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for GMME. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Rabat. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Rabat-Sale Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Rabat-Sale Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like GMME include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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