Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (DAUG)
Medium airport · El Atteuf, Ghardaïa Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAUG |
| IATA | GHA |
| Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°23'3" E 3°47'39" 32.38410, 3.79411 |
| Location | El Atteuf, Ghardaïa Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport at a glance
Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport is a medium airport in El Atteuf, Ghardaïa Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as GHA. The field elevation of 1,512 ft (461 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAUG 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 — 12/30 — offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAUG 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 Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hassi R'Mel Airport | DAFH | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Ain Beida Airport | DAUU | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport | DAUL | 173 km (93 NM) |
| El Golea Airport | DAUE | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport | DAUK | 228 km (123 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,512 ft field elevation of Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria 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 Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport
What is the ICAO code of Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport is DAUG, and its IATA code is GHA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport above sea level?
Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet (461 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.3841, 3.7941 — in El Atteuf, Ghardaïa Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hassi R'Mel Airport, about 76 km away.
Does DAUG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAUG 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 Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport?
Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.