ONDA launches Airport Operations Center at Mohammed V Airport

The National Airports Authority (ONDA) has launched an Airport Operations Center (APOC) at Mohammed V International Airport, as part of efforts to manage sustained air traffic growth estimated at over 12%. The initiative aims to ensure smooth airport operations during major upcoming events, notably the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which Morocco will host, as well as other large-scale international gatherings.

According to an ONDA press release, the APOC is designed as a central supervision and coordination hub, bringing together in a single space all key stakeholders involved in airport operations. These include the Ministry of the Interior, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the Royal Gendarmerie, the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII), airlines, ground handling companies, the airport operator, air navigation and air traffic control services, maintenance teams, and IT services.

ONDA describes the new center as a «structural advancement in the operational organization» of Morocco’s main airport. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the APOC oversees all critical airport processes, from flight planning and aircraft coordination to runway and parking management, ground traffic flow, baggage handling for departures and arrivals, resource monitoring, passenger journey coordination, checkpoint fluidity, and boarding operations.

For passengers, the APOC is expected to result in shorter waiting times, a smoother travel experience, and real-time operational information. Airlines, meanwhile, are set to benefit from improved resource coordination, fewer delays, and greater operational efficiency, in line with Morocco’s Airports 2030 strategy.