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Houari Boumediene (DAAG/ALG) — Algiers, Algeria
Houari Boumediene (DAAG/ALG) serves Algiers, Algeria. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05/23, 09/27). Field elevation is 82 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Jul 23
39 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 5 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DAAG
- Name: Houari Boumediene
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 36.693886
- Longitude: 3.214531
- Elevation: 82 ft
- Country: Algeria
- Municipality: Algiers
- IATA Code: ALG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Algiers
- Distance from City: 16.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 11483 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (23), ILS CAT I (05), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 11483 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (27), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
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: Yes
- PPR Contact: Algerian CAA (DACM); [email protected]
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx DZD 3000-8000 per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then DZD 1000-3000 per tonne per day
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: DZD
- Remarks: Houari Boumediene Airport (Algiers). Handlers: EGSA (Entreprise de Gestion de Services Aeroportuaires).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by Naftal/Sonatrach. Domestic refineries keep costs moderate.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. Algeria requires visa for most nationalities; must be obtained in advance. No visa on arrival.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Military traffic may cause delays.
Alternates
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Algeria Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- 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 / GA Operations:
Private flights require full permits. Same lead time requirements. CAA closed Friday-Saturday may affect processing.
Active NOTAMs
A2013/26
caution
Obstacle erected
OBST (CRANE) ERECTED PSN:36414837N 003112157E
RADIUS 45M
HGT:38.60 M
DAY MARKED AND NGT LGTD
2026-06-27 07:20:00
2026-08-27 08:30:00
A1832/26
caution
Obstacle erected
OBSTACLE ERECTED IN FLW AREA
PSN:
364141.41N 0031108.13E
364141.41N 0031107.81E
364141.29N 0031107.81E
364141.29N 0031108.13E
HIGHT: 21M
AT 342M OF THE AXIS RWY 09/27
NGT LIGHTED
2026-06-10 07:26:00
2026-08-09 08:30:00
A1922/25
caution
Obstacle erected
OBST ERECTED (ANTENNA)
PSN:364332.02N 0030912.91E
HGT:60M
ALT:35M
ALT ON TOP:95M
DAY MARKED AND NGT LGTD
2025-06-30 13:20:00
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DAAG?
- The tower frequency at Houari Boumediene is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DAAG?
- Houari Boumediene offers Jet A-1.
- Does DAAG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Houari Boumediene (Algeria).
- Does DAAG require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Houari Boumediene.
- Where is DAAG located?
- Houari Boumediene (DAAG) is located in Algiers, Algeria.
- What is the IATA code for DAAG?
- The IATA code for Houari Boumediene is ALG.
- How long is the runway at DAAG?
- The main runway at Houari Boumediene (05/23) measures 11483 X 197.
- Does DAAG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Houari Boumediene has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 05/23, 09/27.
- Is DAAG a port of entry?
- Yes, Houari Boumediene is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.