Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (DAUB)
Large airport · Biskra, Biskra Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAUB |
| IATA | BSK |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°47'35" E 5°44'20" 34.79318, 5.73890 |
| Location | Biskra, Biskra Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,469 ft (2886 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport at a glance
Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport is a large airport in Biskra, Biskra Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as BSK. The field elevation of 289 ft (88 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAUB 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, 13/31, offers 9,469 ft (2886 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAUB 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 Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | DABT | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Bou Saada Airport | DAAD | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Ain Arnat Airport | DAAS | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي | DAUO | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | DABC | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 289 ft field elevation of Biskra - Mohamed Khider 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 Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport
What is the ICAO code of Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport is DAUB, and its IATA code is BSK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport above sea level?
Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.7932, 5.7389 — in Biskra, Biskra Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport, about 119 km away.
Does DAUB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAUB 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 Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport?
Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,469 ft (2886 m) with a ASP surface.