Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL): Codes, Runways & Location
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (IATA: GJL · ICAO: DAAV) is a large airport serving Tahir, Algeria. It lies at 36.7941° N, 5.8737° E, 36 ft (11 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Tahir in Algeria. It is identified by the IATA code GJL and the ICAO code DAAV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2400 m (7874 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 36 ft (11 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA) about 72 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 ≈ 2,400 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
Where is Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport located?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is located in Tahir, Algeria. Its coordinates are 36.7941° N, 5.8737° E.
What is the airport code for Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport has an IATA code of GJL and an ICAO code of DAAV.
How long is the runway at Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport's longest runway is about 2400 m (7874 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport have?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport a major airport?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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