Timimoun Airport (DAUT)
Medium airport · Timimoun, Timimoun Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Timimoun Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAUT |
| IATA | TMX |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°14'14" E 0°16'34" 29.23710, 0.27603 |
| Location | Timimoun, Timimoun Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Timimoun Airport at a glance
Timimoun Airport is a medium airport in Timimoun, Timimoun Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as TMX. The field elevation of 1,027 ft (313 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAUT 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, 06/24, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAUT 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 Timimoun 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 | 162 km (87 NM) |
| El Golea Airport | DAUE | 291 km (157 NM) |
| In Salah Airport | DAUI | 311 km (168 NM) |
| Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport | DAOR | 362 km (195 NM) |
| Bouarfa Airport | GMFB | 423 km (228 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Timimoun Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,027 ft field elevation of Timimoun 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 Timimoun Airport
What is the ICAO code of Timimoun Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Timimoun Airport is DAUT, and its IATA code is TMX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Timimoun Airport above sea level?
Timimoun Airport sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Timimoun Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.2371, 0.2760 — in Timimoun, Timimoun Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport, about 162 km away.
Does DAUT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAUT 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 Timimoun Airport?
Timimoun Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.