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Rabah Bitat (DABB/AAE) — Annaba, Algeria
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.7
- Runways
- 05/23, 18/36
- Elevation
- 16 ft
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79%
Data Complete
41 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Sep 25
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z
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: DABB
- Name: Rabah Bitat
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 36.826782
- Longitude: 7.81334
- Elevation: 16 ft
- Country: Algeria
- Municipality: Annaba
- IATA Code: AAE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Algiers
- Distance from City: 9.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 7513 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- 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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Constantine Airport Operations
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx DZD 2000/ton
- Parking Fee: DZD 1000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: DZD
- Remarks: EGSA fees. Constantine is a regional hub in eastern Algeria.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Naftal fuel supplier. May require advance fuel order for large quantities.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities. Apply in advance.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Prior permission required for private flights in Algerian airspace.
Alternates
DTKA
- ICAO: DTKA
- Name: Ain Draham
- Distance (NM): 51.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Landing permit may be required for private/charter flights. Currency over 25,000 TND equivalent must be declared.
DABC
- ICAO: DABC
- Name: Mohamed Boudiaf
- Distance (NM): 66.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
DABS
- ICAO: DABS
- Name: Cheikh Larbi Tebessi
- Distance (NM): 85.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
DAAV
- ICAO: DAAV
- Name: Ferhat Abbas
- Distance (NM): 93.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
DABT
- ICAO: DABT
- Name: Mostepha Ben Boulaid
- Distance (NM): 97.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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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
A3119/26
caution
DME issue
DME/P 18 AN CH34X OPR WO AUX SUPPLY
2026-10-26 13:07 UTC
2026-11-25 13:00 UTC
A2969/26
caution
Obstacle erected
03 MAT OBST ERRECTED WI FLW PSN :
1-364937N 0074822E HGT:15M ALT ON TOP:19M
2-364933N 0074816E HGT:09M ALT ON TOP:13M
3-364930N 0074816E HGT:15M ALT ON TOP:19M
DAY MARKED AND NGT LGTD
2026-10-12 08:09 UTC
2026-12-13 08:00 UTC
A2928/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A, A1 CLSD DUE TO WIP
2026-10-07 07:42 UTC
2026-11-08 08:30 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DABB?
- The tower frequency at Rabah Bitat is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DABB?
- Rabah Bitat offers Jet A-1.
- Does DABB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Rabah Bitat (Algeria). Permit details for Algeria
- Does DABB require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Rabah Bitat.
- Where is DABB located?
- Rabah Bitat (DABB) is located in Annaba, Algeria.
- What is the IATA code for DABB?
- The IATA code for Rabah Bitat is AAE.
- Is DABB a port of entry?
- Yes, Rabah Bitat is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.