Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport (DAUL)
Medium airport · Laghouat, Laghouat Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAUL |
| IATA | LOO |
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (765 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°45'52" E 2°55'42" 33.76440, 2.92834 |
| Location | Laghouat, Laghouat Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 12,486 ft (3806 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 12,477 ft (3803 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport at a glance
Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport is a medium airport in Laghouat, Laghouat Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as LOO. The field elevation of 2,510 ft (765 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAUL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16L/34R — offers 12,486 ft (3806 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16L points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAUL 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 Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri 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 | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport | DAUG | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Bou Saada Airport | DAAD | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport | DAOB | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport | DAUB | 282 km (152 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,510 ft field elevation of Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri 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 Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport
What is the ICAO code of Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport is DAUL, and its IATA code is LOO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport above sea level?
Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport sits at an elevation of 2,510 feet (765 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.7644, 2.9283 — in Laghouat, Laghouat Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hassi R'Mel Airport, about 99 km away.
Does DAUL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAUL 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 Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport?
Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16L/34R, measures 12,486 ft (3806 m) with a ASP surface.