Blida Airport (DAAB)
Medium airport · Blida, Blida Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Blida Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAAB |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°30'13" E 2°48'51" 36.50360, 2.81417 |
| Location | Blida, Blida Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,833 ft (1778 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Blida Airport at a glance
Blida Airport is a medium airport in Blida, Blida Province, Algeria. The field elevation of 535 ft (163 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAAB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 5,833 ft (1778 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAAB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Blida Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boufarik Air Base | DAAK | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Houari Boumediene Airport | DAAG | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport | DAOI | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport | DAOB | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Bou Saada Airport | DAAD | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Blida Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 535 ft field elevation of Blida Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 39 airports and airfields we list for Algeria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Blida Airport
What is the ICAO code of Blida Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Blida Airport is DAAB, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Blida Airport above sea level?
Blida Airport sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Blida Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.5036, 2.8142 — in Blida, Blida Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boufarik Air Base, about 7 km away.
Does DAAB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAAB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Blida Airport?
Blida Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,833 ft (1778 m) with a ASP surface.