Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (DAAV)
Large airport · Tahir, Jijel Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAAV |
| IATA | GJL |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°47'39" E 5°52'25" 36.79413, 5.87365 |
| Location | Tahir, Jijel Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport at a glance
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is a large airport in Tahir, Jijel Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as GJL. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAAV 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, 17/35, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAAV 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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas 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 | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Ain Arnat Airport | DAAS | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | DABC | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | DABT | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport | DABB | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Jijel Ferhat Abbas 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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is DAAV, and its IATA code is GJL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport above sea level?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.7941, 5.8737 — in Tahir, Jijel Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport, about 72 km away.
Does DAAV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAAV 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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.