Tindouf Airport (DAOF)
Medium airport · Tindouf, Tindouf Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Tindouf Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAOF |
| IATA | TIN |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°42'1" W 8°10'2" 27.70040, -8.16710 |
| Location | Tindouf, Tindouf Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 9,840 ft (2999 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 9,840 ft (2999 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tindouf Airport at a glance
Tindouf Airport is a medium airport in Tindouf, Tindouf Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as TIN. The field elevation of 1,453 ft (443 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAOF 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 — 08L/26R — offers 9,840 ft (2999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08L points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAOF 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 Tindouf Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mahbes Airbase | GMAR | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Tan Tan Airport | GMAT | 305 km (165 NM) |
| Al Massira Airport | GMAD | 316 km (171 NM) |
| Zagora Airport | GMAZ | 363 km (196 NM) |
| Smara Airport | GMMA | 364 km (197 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tindouf Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,453 ft field elevation of Tindouf 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 Tindouf Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tindouf Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tindouf Airport is DAOF, and its IATA code is TIN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tindouf Airport above sea level?
Tindouf Airport sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet (443 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tindouf Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.7004, -8.1671 — in Tindouf, Tindouf Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mahbes Airbase, about 105 km away.
Does DAOF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAOF 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 Tindouf Airport?
Tindouf Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08L/26R, measures 9,840 ft (2999 m) with a ASP surface.