Hassi R'Mel Airport (DAFH)
Medium airport · Hassi R'Mel, Laghouat Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Hassi R'Mel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAFH |
| IATA | HRM |
| Elevation | 2,540 ft (774 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°55'49" E 3°18'42" 32.93040, 3.31154 |
| Location | Hassi R'Mel, Laghouat Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,835 ft (2998 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 09/27 | 4,695 ft (1431 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Hassi R'Mel Airport at a glance
Hassi R'Mel Airport is a medium airport in Hassi R'Mel, Laghouat Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as HRM. The field elevation of 2,540 ft (774 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAFH 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 — 08/26 — offers 9,835 ft (2998 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAFH 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 Hassi R'Mel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport | DAUG | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport | DAUL | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Ain Beida Airport | DAUU | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport | DAUK | 259 km (140 NM) |
| El Golea Airport | DAUE | 265 km (143 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hassi R'Mel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,540 ft field elevation of Hassi R'Mel 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 Hassi R'Mel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hassi R'Mel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hassi R'Mel Airport is DAFH, and its IATA code is HRM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hassi R'Mel Airport above sea level?
Hassi R'Mel Airport sits at an elevation of 2,540 feet (774 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hassi R'Mel Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.9304, 3.3115 — in Hassi R'Mel, Laghouat Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport, about 76 km away.
Does DAFH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAFH 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 Hassi R'Mel Airport?
Hassi R'Mel Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,835 ft (2998 m) with a ASP surface.