Oran Tafraoui Airport (DAOL)
Medium airport · Tafraoui, Oran Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Oran Tafraoui Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAOL |
| IATA | TAF |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°32'33" W 0°31'56" 35.54240, -0.53228 |
| Location | Tafraoui, Oran Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,037 ft (2754 m) | 140 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oran Tafraoui Airport at a glance
Oran Tafraoui Airport is a medium airport in Tafraoui, Oran Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as TAF. The field elevation of 367 ft (112 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAOL 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 9,037 ft (2754 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 DAOL 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 Oran Tafraoui Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport | DAOO | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Ghriss Airport | DAOV | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport | DAON | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Relizane Airport | DAAZ | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Oujda Angads Airport | GMFO | 152 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oran Tafraoui Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 367 ft field elevation of Oran Tafraoui 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 Oran Tafraoui Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oran Tafraoui Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oran Tafraoui Airport is DAOL, and its IATA code is TAF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oran Tafraoui Airport above sea level?
Oran Tafraoui Airport sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oran Tafraoui Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.5424, -0.5323 — in Tafraoui, Oran Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport, about 12 km away.
Does DAOL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAOL 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 Oran Tafraoui Airport?
Oran Tafraoui Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,037 ft (2754 m) with a ASP surface.