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.”
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Airports / Algeria / ALG
Large airport · ALG
Houari Boumediene Airport.
Algiers, Algeria · 82 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
6,241 ratings
0
Operators based
82
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Algiers, AlgeriaELEV 82 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
6,241
Google reviews
ratings on Google
82
Field elevation
feet above sea level
19
Nearest alternate
nm to DAAK
Field standing
#15 / 38
Algeria airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 6241 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated Algeria fields.
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Boufarik Air Base (DAAK), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Houari Boumediene Airport (DAAG / ALG) sits in Algiers, Algeria, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 82 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ALG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Boufarik Air Base (DAAK, 19 nm), Blida Airport (DAAB, 22 nm), and Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA, 89 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,483-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ALG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Algiers and Maison Blanche. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ALG to plan your flight.
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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
DAAG
IATA
ALG
FAA / Local
DAAG
Elevation
82 ft
Coordinates
36.6939° N · 3.2145° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Algeria fields
state range 16–4,518 ft
At 82 ft, ALG sits lower than 90% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,483 ft
- 05/2311,483 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/2711,483 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
ALG's 11,483 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.
- 19nmDAAKBoufarik Air BaseBoufarik
- 22nmDAABBlida AirportBlida
- 89nmBJASoummam–Abane Ramdane AirportBéjaïa
- 95nmBUJBou Saada AirportOuled Sidi Brahim
- 95nmCFKChlef Aboubakr Belkaid International AirportChlef
- 107nmQSFAin Arnat AirportSétif
Location
Open the full mapDAAG · Houari Boumediene Airport · Algiers, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ALG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,353 nm | 8h 12m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,505 nm | 8h 33m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,694 nm | 8h 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,033 nm | 9h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,161 nm | 10h 5m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,167 nm | 10h 5m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,204 nm | 10h 11m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,689 nm | 11h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ALG?
- Houari Boumediene Airport's longest paved runway is 11,483 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 ALG?
- Houari Boumediene Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ALG?
- The closest alternate is Boufarik Air Base (DAAK), about 19 nm away, followed by Blida Airport (DAAB) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ALG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 12m (3,353 nm), New York about 8h 33m (3,505 nm), Washington DC about 8h 59m (3,694 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.