Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW): Codes, Runways & Location
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (IATA: BFW · ICAO: DAOS) is a small airport serving Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria. It lies at 35.1718° N, 0.5933° W, 1614 ft (492 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sidi Bel Abbes Airport
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Sidi Bel Abbès in Algeria. It is identified by the IATA code BFW and the ICAO code DAOS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1484 m (4868 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1614 ft (492 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Oran Tafraoui Airport (TAF) about 42 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 ≈ 1,484 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sidi Bel Abbes Airport
Where is Sidi Bel Abbes Airport located?
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport is located in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria. Its coordinates are 35.1718° N, 0.5933° W.
What is the airport code for Sidi Bel Abbes Airport?
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport has an IATA code of BFW and an ICAO code of DAOS.
How long is the runway at Sidi Bel Abbes Airport?
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport's longest runway is about 1484 m (4868 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sidi Bel Abbes Airport have?
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sidi Bel Abbes Airport a major airport?
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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