Airports / Algeria / BUJ
Bou Saada Airport.
Ouled Sidi Brahim, Algeria · 1,506 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
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Operators based
1,506
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 38
Algeria airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated Algeria fields.
75 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ain Arnat Airport (QSF).
Overview
Bou Saada Airport (DAAD / BUJ) is a mid-sized airport serving Ouled Sidi Brahim, Algeria. The airport sits 1,506 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 BUJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ain Arnat Airport (QSF, 75 nm), Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK, 82 nm), and Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA, 93 nm). With a single 7,218-foot paved runway, BUJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BUJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ouled Sidi Brahim.
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Field capability
ICAO
DAAD
IATA
BUJ
FAA / Local
DAAD
Elevation
1,506 ft
Coordinates
35.3325° N · 4.2064° 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 1,506 ft, BUJ sits higher than 56% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,218 ft
- 04/227,218 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,218 ft
BUJ's 7,218 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 75nmQSFAin Arnat AirportSétif
- 82nmBSKBiskra - Mohamed Khider AirportBiskra
- 93nmBJASoummam–Abane Ramdane AirportBéjaïa
- 95nmALGHouari Boumediene AirportAlgiers
- 97nmDAAKBoufarik Air BaseBoufarik
- 98nmDAABBlida AirportBlida
Location
Open the full mapDAAD · Bou Saada Airport · Ouled Sidi Brahim, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BUJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,436 nm | 8h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,587 nm | 8h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,777 nm | 9h 11m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,120 nm | 9h 59m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,239 nm | 10h 15m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,244 nm | 10h 16m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,276 nm | 10h 21m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,773 nm | 11h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BUJ?
- Bou Saada Airport's longest paved runway is 7,218 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 BUJ?
- Bou Saada Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,218 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to BUJ?
- The closest alternate is Ain Arnat Airport (QSF), about 75 nm away, followed by Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK) at 82 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BUJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 23m (3,436 nm), New York about 8h 45m (3,587 nm), Washington DC about 9h 11m (3,777 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.