Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (DABT)
Large airport · Batna, Batna Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DABT |
| IATA | BLJ |
| Elevation | 2,697 ft (822 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°45'8" E 6°18'31" 35.75210, 6.30859 |
| Location | Batna, Batna Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport at a glance
Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport is a large airport in Batna, Batna Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as BLJ. The field elevation of 2,697 ft (822 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DABT 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, 05/23, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DABT 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 Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | DABC | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Ain Arnat Airport | DAAS | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport | DAUB | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport | DAAV | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | DAAE | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,697 ft field elevation of Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid 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 Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport
What is the ICAO code of Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport is DABT, and its IATA code is BLJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport above sea level?
Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport sits at an elevation of 2,697 feet (822 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.7521, 6.3086 — in Batna, Batna Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport, about 65 km away.
Does DABT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DABT 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 Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport?
Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.