Bou Saada Airport (DAAD)
Medium airport · Ouled Sidi Brahim, M'Sila Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Bou Saada Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAAD |
| IATA | BUJ |
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°19'57" E 4°12'23" 35.33250, 4.20639 |
| Location | Ouled Sidi Brahim, M'Sila Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Bou Saada Airport at a glance
Bou Saada Airport is a medium airport in Ouled Sidi Brahim, M'Sila Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as BUJ. The field elevation of 1,506 ft (459 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAAD 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, 04/22, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAAD 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 Bou Saada Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ain Arnat Airport | DAAS | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport | DAUB | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | DAAE | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Houari Boumediene Airport | DAAG | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Boufarik Air Base | DAAK | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bou Saada Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,506 ft field elevation of Bou Saada 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 Bou Saada Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bou Saada Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bou Saada Airport is DAAD, and its IATA code is BUJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bou Saada Airport above sea level?
Bou Saada Airport sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet (459 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bou Saada Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.3325, 4.2064 — in Ouled Sidi Brahim, M'Sila Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ain Arnat Airport, about 138 km away.
Does DAAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAAD 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 Bou Saada Airport?
Bou Saada Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.