Mecheria Airport (DAAY)
Medium airport · Mecheria, Naama Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Mecheria Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAAY |
| IATA | MZW |
| Elevation | 3,855 ft (1175 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°32'9" W 0°14'32" 33.53590, -0.24235 |
| Location | Mecheria, Naama Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 11,780 ft (3591 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 9,436 ft (2876 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Mecheria Airport at a glance
Mecheria Airport is a medium airport in Mecheria, Naama Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as MZW. The field elevation of 3,855 ft (1175 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAAY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 11,780 ft (3591 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAAY 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 Mecheria Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ghriss Airport | DAOV | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Bouarfa Airport | GMFB | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport | DAON | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Oujda Angads Airport | GMFO | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Oran Tafraoui Airport | DAOL | 225 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mecheria Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,855 ft field elevation of Mecheria 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 Mecheria Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mecheria Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mecheria Airport is DAAY, and its IATA code is MZW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mecheria Airport above sea level?
Mecheria Airport sits at an elevation of 3,855 feet (1175 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mecheria Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.5359, -0.2424 — in Mecheria, Naama Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ghriss Airport, about 189 km away.
Does DAAY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAAY 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 Mecheria Airport?
Mecheria Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 11,780 ft (3591 m) with a ASP surface.