Soummam-Abane Ramdane
Soummam-Abane Ramdane (DAAE/BJA) serves Bejaia, Algeria. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 20 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DAAE
- Name: Soummam-Abane Ramdane
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 36.711952
- Longitude: 5.069804
- Elevation: 20 ft
- Country: Algeria
- Municipality: Bejaia
- IATA Code: BJA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Algiers
- Distance from City: 4.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 7874 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.900 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Alternates
DAAS
- ICAO: DAAS
- Name: 8 Mai 45
- Distance (NM): 34.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities. Apply at Algerian consulate in advance.
DAAV
- ICAO: DAAV
- Name: Ferhat Abbas
- Distance (NM): 39.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
DABC
- ICAO: DABC
- Name: Mohamed Boudiaf
- Distance (NM): 79.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
DABT
- ICAO: DABT
- Name: Mostepha Ben Boulaid
- Distance (NM): 83.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
DAAG
- ICAO: DAAG
- Name: Houari Boumediene
- Distance (NM): 89.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Algeria requires visa for most nationalities; must be obtained in advance. No visa on arrival.
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Algeria Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 48-72 working hours before departure
- Landing Lead Time: Minimum 72 working hours before departure
Private flights require full permits. Same lead time requirements. CAA closed Friday-Saturday may affect processing.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DAAE?
- The tower frequency at Soummam-Abane Ramdane is 118.9 MHz.
- Does DAAE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Soummam-Abane Ramdane (Algeria).