In Salah Airport (DAUI)
Medium airport · In Salah, In Salah Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | In Salah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAUI |
| IATA | INZ |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°15'4" E 2°30'43" 27.25100, 2.51202 |
| Location | In Salah, In Salah Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
In Salah Airport at a glance
In Salah Airport is a medium airport in In Salah, In Salah Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as INZ. The field elevation of 896 ft (273 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAUI 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, 05/23, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAUI 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 In Salah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport | DAUA | 274 km (148 NM) |
| Amguid Regional Airport | DZ-0016 | 295 km (159 NM) |
| Timimoun Airport | DAUT | 311 km (168 NM) |
| El Golea Airport | DAUE | 372 km (201 NM) |
| Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport | DAAT | 576 km (311 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for In Salah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 896 ft field elevation of In Salah 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 In Salah Airport
What is the ICAO code of In Salah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of In Salah Airport is DAUI, and its IATA code is INZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is In Salah Airport above sea level?
In Salah Airport sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is In Salah Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.2510, 2.5120 — in In Salah, In Salah Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport, about 274 km away.
Does DAUI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAUI 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 In Salah Airport?
In Salah Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.