Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (DABC)
Large airport · Constantine, Constantine Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DABC |
| IATA | CZL |
| Elevation | 2,265 ft (690 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°16'34" E 6°37'13" 36.27600, 6.62039 |
| Location | Constantine, Constantine Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport at a glance
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport is a large airport in Constantine, Constantine Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as CZL. The field elevation of 2,265 ft (690 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DABC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DABC 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 Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | DABT | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport | DAAV | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Ain Arnat Airport | DAAS | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport | DABB | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | DAAE | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,265 ft field elevation of Mohamed Boudiaf International 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 Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport is DABC, and its IATA code is CZL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport above sea level?
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,265 feet (690 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.2760, 6.6204 — in Constantine, Constantine Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport, about 65 km away.
Does DABC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DABC 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 Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport?
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.