3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Smooth experience from start to finish — staff were helpful, security was organised, and the airport was clean and easy to navigate.”
Sam Haj5★ on Google
Airports / Algeria / DAAB
Medium airport · DAAB
Blida Airport.
Blida, Algeria · 535 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
6,241 ratings
0
Operators based
535
Elevation ft
Blida, AlgeriaELEV 535 FTMedium airport
3.8
Google rating
6,241
Google reviews
ratings on Google
535
Field elevation
feet above sea level
4
Nearest alternate
nm to DAAK
Field standing
#14 / 38
Algeria airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 6241 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated Algeria fields.
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
Boufarik Air Base (DAAK), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Blida, Algeria, Blida Airport (DAAB) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 535 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DAAB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Boufarik Air Base (DAAK, 4 nm), Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG, 22 nm), and Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport (CFK, 73 nm). With a single 5,833-foot paved runway, DAAB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from DAAB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under QLD. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Blida.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Smooth experience from start to finish — staff were helpful, security was organised, and the airport was clean and easy to navigate.”
Sam Haj5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Smooth experience from start to finish — staff were helpful, security was organised, and the airport was clean and easy to navigate.”
Sam Haj5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
DAAB
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
DAAB
Elevation
535 ft
Coordinates
36.5036° N · 2.8142° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Algeria fields
state range 16–4,518 ft
At 535 ft, DAAB sits lower than 62% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,833 ft
- 06/245,833 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,833 ft
DAAB's 5,833 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 4nmDAAKBoufarik Air BaseBoufarik
- 22nmALGHouari Boumediene AirportAlgiers
- 73nmCFKChlef Aboubakr Belkaid International AirportChlef
- 96nmTIDAbdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif AirportTiaret
- 98nmBUJBou Saada AirportOuled Sidi Brahim
- 109nmBJASoummam–Abane Ramdane AirportBéjaïa
Location
Open the full mapDAAB · Blida Airport · Blida, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DAAB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,342 nm | 8h 10m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,494 nm | 8h 32m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,683 nm | 8h 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,024 nm | 9h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,150 nm | 10h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,152 nm | 10h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,189 nm | 10h 9m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,678 nm | 11h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DAAB?
- Blida Airport's longest paved runway is 5,833 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DAAB?
- Blida Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,833 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to DAAB?
- The closest alternate is Boufarik Air Base (DAAK), about 4 nm away, followed by Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DAAB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 10m (3,342 nm), New York about 8h 32m (3,494 nm), Washington DC about 8h 58m (3,683 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.