Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (DAUO)
Medium airport · Guemar, El Oued Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAUO |
| IATA | ELU |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°30'41" E 6°46'36" 33.51140, 6.77679 |
| Location | Guemar, El Oued Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 13/31 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي at a glance
Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي is a medium airport in Guemar, El Oued Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as ELU. The field elevation of 203 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAUO 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 — 13/31 — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAUO 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 Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport | DAUK | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Tozeur Nefta International Airport | DTTZ | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport | DAUB | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport | DAUH | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Gafsa Ksar International Airport | DTTF | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 203 ft field elevation of Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي 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 Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي
What is the ICAO code of Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي?
The ICAO identifier of Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي is DAUO, and its IATA code is ELU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي above sea level?
Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي located?
The airport lies at 33.5114, 6.7768 — in Guemar, El Oued Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport, about 81 km away.
Does DAUO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAUO 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 Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي?
Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.