Amguid Regional Airport (DZ-0016)
Medium airport · Idlès, Tamanrasset Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Amguid Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DZ-0016 |
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°23'36" E 5°19'32" 26.39342, 5.32542 |
| Location | Idlès, Tamanrasset Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 147 ft | ASP | No |
Amguid Regional Airport at a glance
Amguid Regional Airport is a medium airport in Idlès, Tamanrasset Province, Algeria. The field elevation of 2,001 ft (610 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DZ-0016 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DZ-0016 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 Amguid Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| In Salah Airport | DAUI | 295 km (159 NM) |
| Illizi Takhamalt Airport | DAAP | 330 km (178 NM) |
| Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport | DAAT | 399 km (215 NM) |
| Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport | DAUZ | 465 km (251 NM) |
| Tiska Djanet Airport | DAAJ | 477 km (258 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Amguid Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,001 ft field elevation of Amguid Regional 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 Amguid Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Amguid Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Amguid Regional Airport is DZ-0016, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Amguid Regional Airport above sea level?
Amguid Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet (610 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Amguid Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.3934, 5.3254 — in Idlès, Tamanrasset Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is In Salah Airport, about 295 km away.
Does DZ-0016 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DZ-0016 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 Amguid Regional Airport?
Amguid Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.