Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport (DAOB)
Medium airport · Tiaret, Tiaret Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAOB |
| IATA | TID |
| Elevation | 3,245 ft (989 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°20'28" E 1°27'47" 35.34110, 1.46315 |
| Location | Tiaret, Tiaret Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport at a glance
Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport is a medium airport in Tiaret, Tiaret Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as TID. The field elevation of 3,245 ft (989 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAOB 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, 08/26, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAOB 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 Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Relizane Airport | DAAZ | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport | DAOI | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Ghriss Airport | DAOV | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Blida Airport | DAAB | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Oran Tafraoui Airport | DAOL | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,245 ft field elevation of Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif 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 Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport is DAOB, and its IATA code is TID. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport above sea level?
Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport sits at an elevation of 3,245 feet (989 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.3411, 1.4631 — in Tiaret, Tiaret Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Relizane Airport, about 89 km away.
Does DAOB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAOB 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 Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport?
Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.