Ain Arnat Airport (DAAS)
Medium airport · Sétif, Sétif Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Ain Arnat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAAS |
| IATA | QSF |
| Elevation | 3,360 ft (1024 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°10'43" E 5°19'48" 36.17849, 5.32991 |
| Location | Sétif, Sétif Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,498 ft (2895 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Ain Arnat Airport at a glance
Ain Arnat Airport is a medium airport in Sétif, Sétif Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as QSF. The field elevation of 3,360 ft (1024 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAAS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 9,498 ft (2895 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAAS 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 Ain Arnat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | DAAE | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport | DAAV | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | DABT | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | DABC | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Bou Saada Airport | DAAD | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ain Arnat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,360 ft field elevation of Ain Arnat 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 Ain Arnat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ain Arnat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ain Arnat Airport is DAAS, and its IATA code is QSF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ain Arnat Airport above sea level?
Ain Arnat Airport sits at an elevation of 3,360 feet (1024 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ain Arnat Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.1785, 5.3299 — in Sétif, Sétif Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport, about 64 km away.
Does DAAS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAAS 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 Ain Arnat Airport?
Ain Arnat Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,498 ft (2895 m) with a ASP surface.