Airports / Algeria / VVZ
Illizi Takhamalt Airport.
Illizi, Algeria · 1,778 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
71 ratings
0
Operators based
1,778
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#11 / 38
Algeria airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 71 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated Algeria fields.
97 nm
To the nearest alternate
Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport (IAM).
Overview
Illizi Takhamalt Airport (DAAP / VVZ) is a mid-sized airport serving Illizi, Algeria. The airport sits 1,778 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into VVZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport (IAM, 97 nm), Ghat Airport (GHT, 125 nm), and Tiska Djanet Airport (DJG, 153 nm). With a single 9,843-foot paved runway, VVZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from VVZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Illizi.
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Field capability
ICAO
DAAP
IATA
VVZ
FAA / Local
DAAP
Elevation
1,778 ft
Coordinates
26.7235° N · 8.6227° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Algeria fields
state range 16–4,518 ft
At 1,778 ft, VVZ sits higher than 64% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 09/279,843 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
VVZ's 9,843 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.
- 97nmIAMZarzaitine - In Aménas AirportIn Aménas
- 125nmGHTGhat AirportGhat
- 153nmDJGTiska Djanet AirportDjanet
- 178nmDZ-0016Amguid Regional AirportIdlès
- 213nmLTDGhadames AirportGhadames
- 292nmTMRAguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok AirportTamanrasset
Location
Open the full mapDAAP · Illizi Takhamalt Airport · Illizi, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VVZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,916 nm | 9h 30m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,062 nm | 9h 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,246 nm | 10h 16m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,622 nm | 11h 9m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,641 nm | 11h 12m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,673 nm | 11h 16m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,716 nm | 11h 22m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,253 nm | 12h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VVZ?
- Illizi Takhamalt Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 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 VVZ?
- Illizi Takhamalt Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VVZ?
- The closest alternate is Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport (IAM), about 97 nm away, followed by Ghat Airport (GHT) at 125 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VVZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 30m (3,916 nm), New York about 9h 51m (4,062 nm), Washington DC about 10h 16m (4,246 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.