Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): Codes, Runways & Location
Houari Boumediene Airport (IATA: ALG · ICAO: DAAG) is a large airport serving Algiers, Algeria. It lies at 36.6939° N, 3.2145° E, 82 ft (25 m) above sea level.
Overview of Houari Boumediene Airport
Houari Boumediene Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Algiers in Algeria. It is identified by the IATA code ALG and the ICAO code DAAG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Houari Boumediene Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 82 ft (25 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Boufarik Air Base about 34 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houari Boumediene Airport
Where is Houari Boumediene Airport located?
Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers, Algeria. Its coordinates are 36.6939° N, 3.2145° E.
What is the airport code for Houari Boumediene Airport?
Houari Boumediene Airport has an IATA code of ALG and an ICAO code of DAAG.
How long is the runway at Houari Boumediene Airport?
Houari Boumediene Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Houari Boumediene Airport have?
Houari Boumediene Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Houari Boumediene Airport a major airport?
Houari Boumediene Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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