Boufarik Air Base (DAAK)
Medium airport · Boufarik, Blida Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Boufarik Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAAK |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°32'45" E 2°52'34" 36.54580, 2.87611 |
| Location | Boufarik, Blida Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,883 ft (3622 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Boufarik Air Base at a glance
Boufarik Air Base is a medium airport in Boufarik, Blida Province, Algeria. The field elevation of 335 ft (102 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAAK 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 11,883 ft (3622 m) of con 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 DAAK 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 Boufarik Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blida Airport | DAAB | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Houari Boumediene Airport | DAAG | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport | DAOI | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Bou Saada Airport | DAAD | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport | DAOB | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Boufarik Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 335 ft field elevation of Boufarik Air Base 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 Boufarik Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Boufarik Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Boufarik Air Base is DAAK, 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 Boufarik Air Base above sea level?
Boufarik Air Base sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Boufarik Air Base located?
The airport lies at 36.5458, 2.8761 — in Boufarik, Blida Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Blida Airport, about 7 km away.
Does DAAK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAAK 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 Boufarik Air Base?
Boufarik Air Base has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 11,883 ft (3622 m) with a CON surface.