Ain Beida Airport (DAUU)
Medium airport · Ouargla, Ouargla Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Ain Beida Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DAUU |
| IATA | OGX |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°55'2" E 5°24'46" 31.91720, 5.41278 |
| Location | Ouargla, Ouargla Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 18/36 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Ain Beida Airport at a glance
Ain Beida Airport is a medium airport in Ouargla, Ouargla Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as OGX. The field elevation of 492 ft (150 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DAUU 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 — 18/36 — offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DAUU 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 Ain Beida Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport | DAUH | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport | DAUK | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport | DAUG | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي | DAUO | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Hassi R'Mel Airport | DAFH | 227 km (123 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ain Beida Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 492 ft field elevation of Ain Beida 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 Ain Beida Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ain Beida Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ain Beida Airport is DAUU, and its IATA code is OGX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ain Beida Airport above sea level?
Ain Beida Airport sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ain Beida Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.9172, 5.4128 — in Ouargla, Ouargla Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport, about 74 km away.
Does DAUU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DAUU 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 Ain Beida Airport?
Ain Beida Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.