Ghriss Airport (DAOV)
Medium airport · Ghriss, Mascara Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Ghriss Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAOV |
| IATA | MUW |
| Elevation | 1,686 ft (514 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°12'28" E 0°8'50" 35.20770, 0.14714 |
| Location | Ghriss, Mascara Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Ghriss Airport at a glance
Ghriss Airport is a medium airport in Ghriss, Mascara Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as MUW. The field elevation of 1,686 ft (514 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAOV 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 5,577 ft (1700 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 DAOV 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 Ghriss Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oran Tafraoui Airport | DAOL | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Relizane Airport | DAAZ | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport | DAOO | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport | DAOB | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport | DAON | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ghriss Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,686 ft field elevation of Ghriss 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 Ghriss Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ghriss Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ghriss Airport is DAOV, and its IATA code is MUW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ghriss Airport above sea level?
Ghriss Airport sits at an elevation of 1,686 feet (514 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ghriss Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.2077, 0.1471 — in Ghriss, Mascara Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oran Tafraoui Airport, about 72 km away.
Does DAOV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAOV 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 Ghriss Airport?
Ghriss Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.