Relizane Airport (DAAZ)
Medium airport · Relizane, Relizane Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Relizane Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAAZ |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°45'11" E 0°37'33" 35.75296, 0.62588 |
| Location | Relizane, Relizane Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 70 ft | ASP | No |
Relizane Airport at a glance
Relizane Airport is a medium airport in Relizane, Relizane Province, Algeria. The field elevation of 282 ft (86 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAAZ 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, 07/25, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAAZ 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 Relizane 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 | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport | DAOI | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport | DAOB | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Oran Tafraoui Airport | DAOL | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport | DAOO | 114 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Relizane Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 282 ft field elevation of Relizane 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 Relizane Airport
What is the ICAO code of Relizane Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Relizane Airport is DAAZ, 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 Relizane Airport above sea level?
Relizane Airport sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Relizane Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.7530, 0.6259 — in Relizane, Relizane Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ghriss Airport, about 75 km away.
Does DAAZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAAZ 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 Relizane Airport?
Relizane Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.