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Ahmed Benbella
Ahmed Benbella (DAOO/ORN) serves Oran, Algeria. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 295 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DAOO
- Name: Ahmed Benbella
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 35.623901
- Longitude: -0.621183
- Elevation: 295 ft
- Country: Algeria
- Municipality: Oran
- IATA Code: ORN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Algiers
- Distance from City: 9.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 10039 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 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: Yes
- PPR Contact: Oran 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 (Etablissement de Gestion de Services Aeroportuaires) fees apply.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Naftal fuel supplier. Availability during operating hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Algeria requires visa for most nationalities. Apply in advance at Algerian consulate.
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
DAON
- ICAO: DAON
- Name: Zenata-Messali El Hadj
- Distance (NM): 55.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
GMFO
- ICAO: GMFO
- Name: Angads Intl
- Distance (NM): 81.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport with CIQ. Near Algerian border (border currently closed). Seasonal European charter traffic.
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.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DAOO?
- The tower frequency at Ahmed Benbella is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DAOO?
- Ahmed Benbella offers Jet A-1.
- Does DAOO require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ahmed Benbella (Algeria).
- Does DAOO require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Ahmed Benbella.