El Golea Airport (DAUE)
Medium airport · El Menia, El Menia Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | El Golea Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAUE |
| IATA | ELG |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°34'51" E 2°51'42" 30.58073, 2.86159 |
| Location | El Menia, El Menia Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 18/36 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
El Golea Airport at a glance
El Golea Airport is a medium airport in El Menia, El Menia Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as ELG. The field elevation of 1,306 ft (398 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAUE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAUE 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 El Golea Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport | DAUG | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Hassi R'Mel Airport | DAFH | 265 km (143 NM) |
| Ain Beida Airport | DAUU | 284 km (153 NM) |
| Timimoun Airport | DAUT | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport | DAUH | 335 km (181 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Golea Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,306 ft field elevation of El Golea 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 El Golea Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Golea Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Golea Airport is DAUE, and its IATA code is ELG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Golea Airport above sea level?
El Golea Airport sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Golea Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.5807, 2.8616 — in El Menia, El Menia Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport, about 219 km away.
Does DAUE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAUE 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 El Golea Airport?
El Golea Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.