Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (DAUA)
Medium airport · Adrar, Adrar Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAUA |
| IATA | AZR |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°50'15" W 0°11'11" 27.83760, -0.18641 |
| Location | Adrar, Adrar Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport at a glance
Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport is a medium airport in Adrar, Adrar Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as AZR. The field elevation of 919 ft (280 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAUA 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, 04/22, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAUA 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 Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timimoun Airport | DAUT | 162 km (87 NM) |
| In Salah Airport | DAUI | 274 km (148 NM) |
| El Golea Airport | DAUE | 425 km (230 NM) |
| Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport | DAOR | 469 km (253 NM) |
| Bouarfa Airport | GMFB | 548 km (296 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 919 ft field elevation of Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir 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 Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport
What is the ICAO code of Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport is DAUA, and its IATA code is AZR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport above sea level?
Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.8376, -0.1864 — in Adrar, Adrar Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Timimoun Airport, about 162 km away.
Does DAUA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAUA 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 Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport?
Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.