Airport Overview
Algiers-Houari-Boumediene International Airport (IATA code: ALG • ICAO code: DAAG), formerly Algiers-Maison Blanche Airport, commonly known as "Algiers-Houari-Boumediene", is an Algerian airport, located on the Dar El Beïda city, 16 km east of Algiers. In 2018, the airport handled more than 7 million passengers and more than 350,000 tonnes of cargo. Algiers airport is served by more than 25 airlines.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Algeria |
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Province or District |
Algiers |
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Nearest Town or City |
Dar El Beida 16 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeroport d’Alger-Houari-Boumediene |
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Latitude |
36.694444 |
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Longitude |
3.216944 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
25m / 82ft |
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IATA Code |
ALG |
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ICAO Code |
DAAG |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Etablissement de Gestion des Services Aéroportuaires d'Alger |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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Open From (hours) |
Open 24 hours a day |
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Open To (hours) |
Open 24 hours a day |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
EGSA Algiers "Etablissement de Gestion des Services Aéroportuaires d’Alger " manages, develops and operates 17 airports located from north to south of the country, including 6 international airports and 11 national airports. At its main airport platforms, EGSA-Algiers provides passengers, airlines and all airport stakeholders with facilities to provide services tailored to their expectations.
Note that the international airport of Algiers Houari Boumédiène is, since November 1, 2006 managed and operated by an EPE / SPA, a subsidiary of EGSA-Algiers called "SGSIA" (Société de Gestion des Services et Infrastructures Aéroportuaires d’Alger).
Other companies operate within the airport facilities. Among them are L’ENNA (National Air Navigation Institution), ONM (National Office of Meteorology) and NAFTAL.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
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Performance for 2018 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
92,466 |
7,706 |
257 |
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Total Passengers |
7,975,412 |
664,618 |
22,154 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
350,000 |
29,167 |
972.22 |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Runways
The airport has two runaways of 3500 meters length each one in asphalt and the other in asphaltic concrete.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,500 x 45 meters |
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Orientation |
North – South |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway #2 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,500 x 60 meters |
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Orientation |
East – West |
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Surface |
Asphaltic concrete |
Helicopter Pads
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Helipad |
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Present |
Yes |
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Largest helicopter that can land |
The airport can receive all kinds of helicopters. |
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Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
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Surface |
N/A |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Algeria please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The Houari Boumediene storage facilities are managed by SWISSPORT since 2007.
Airfield Costs
| Price per Litre USD - $ | |
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| Jet A-1 | Yes, 0.400 USD |
| Avgas | Yes, N/A on price per liter |
