El Golea Airport (ELG): Codes, Runways & Location
El Golea Airport (IATA: ELG · ICAO: DAUE) is a medium-sized airport serving El Menia, Algeria. It lies at 30.5807° N, 2.8616° E, 1306 ft (398 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Golea Airport
El Golea Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of El Menia in Algeria. It is identified by the IATA code ELG and the ICAO code DAUE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
El Golea Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1306 ft (398 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) about 219 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Golea Airport
Where is El Golea Airport located?
El Golea Airport is located in El Menia, Algeria. Its coordinates are 30.5807° N, 2.8616° E.
What is the airport code for El Golea Airport?
El Golea Airport has an IATA code of ELG and an ICAO code of DAUE.
How long is the runway at El Golea Airport?
El Golea Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does El Golea Airport have?
El Golea Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is El Golea Airport a major airport?
El Golea Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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