Tiska Djanet Airport (DAAJ)
Large airport · Djanet, Djanet Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Tiska Djanet Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAAJ |
| IATA | DJG |
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°17'8" E 9°27'49" 24.28545, 9.46365 |
| Location | Djanet, Djanet Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tiska Djanet Airport at a glance
Tiska Djanet Airport is a large airport in Djanet, Djanet Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as DJG. The field elevation of 3,176 ft (968 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAAJ 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 — 13/31 — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAAJ 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 Tiska Djanet Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ghat Airport | HLGT | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Illizi Takhamalt Airport | DAAP | 284 km (153 NM) |
| Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport | DAUZ | 419 km (226 NM) |
| Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport | DAAT | 441 km (238 NM) |
| Amguid Regional Airport | DZ-0016 | 477 km (258 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tiska Djanet Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,176 ft field elevation of Tiska Djanet 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 Tiska Djanet Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tiska Djanet Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tiska Djanet Airport is DAAJ, and its IATA code is DJG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tiska Djanet Airport above sea level?
Tiska Djanet Airport sits at an elevation of 3,176 feet (968 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tiska Djanet Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.2854, 9.4637 — in Djanet, Djanet Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ghat Airport, about 118 km away.
Does DAAJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAAJ 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 Tiska Djanet Airport?
Tiska Djanet Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.