Houari Boumediene Airport (DAAG)
Large airport · Algiers, Algiers Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Houari Boumediene Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAAG |
| IATA | ALG |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°41'38" E 3°12'52" 36.69389, 3.21453 |
| Location | Algiers, Algiers Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Houari Boumediene Airport at a glance
Houari Boumediene Airport is a large airport in Algiers, Algiers Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as ALG. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAAG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAAG 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 Houari Boumediene 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 | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Blida Airport | DAAB | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | DAAE | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Bou Saada Airport | DAAD | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport | DAOI | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Houari Boumediene Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Houari Boumediene 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 Houari Boumediene Airport
What is the ICAO code of Houari Boumediene Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Houari Boumediene Airport is DAAG, and its IATA code is ALG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Houari Boumediene Airport above sea level?
Houari Boumediene Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Houari Boumediene Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.6939, 3.2145 — in Algiers, Algiers Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boufarik Air Base, about 34 km away.
Does DAAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAAG 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 Houari Boumediene Airport?
Houari Boumediene Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a ASP surface.