Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (DAON)
Large airport · Zenata, Tlemcen Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAON |
| IATA | TLM |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°0'46" W 1°27'26" 35.01273, -1.45712 |
| Location | Zenata, Tlemcen Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport at a glance
Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport is a large airport in Zenata, Tlemcen Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as TLM. The field elevation of 814 ft (248 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAON 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, 07/25, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAON 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 Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oujda Angads Airport | GMFO | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport | DAOO | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Oran Tafraoui Airport | DAOL | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Melilla Airport | GEML | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Nador Al Aaroui International Airport | GMMW | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 814 ft field elevation of Zenata – Messali El Hadj 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 Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport is DAON, and its IATA code is TLM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport above sea level?
Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.0127, -1.4571 — in Zenata, Tlemcen Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oujda Angads Airport, about 49 km away.
Does DAON publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAON 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 Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport?
Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.