2/ 4 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Small international airport, easy to reach, New, clean and tidy.”
Abdelhadi Boukeffa4★ on Google
Airports / Algeria / GJL
Large airport · GJL
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport.
Tahir, Algeria · 36 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.5/5
Google rating
184 ratings
0
Operators based
36
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Tahir, AlgeriaELEV 36 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.5
Google rating
184
Google reviews
ratings on Google
36
Field elevation
feet above sea level
39
Nearest alternate
nm to BJA
Field standing
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Tahir, Algeria, Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (DAAV / GJL) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 36 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GJL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA, 39 nm), Ain Arnat Airport (QSF, 45 nm), and Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL, 48 nm). The field has a single 7,874-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from GJL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GJL to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 4 reviews
Staff & service
“Pleasant, helpful and friendly staff.”
Abdelhadi Boukeffa4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
DAAV
IATA
GJL
FAA / Local
DAAV
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
36.7941° N · 5.8737° 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 36 ft, GJL sits lower than 92% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,874 ft
- 17/357,874 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,874 ft
GJL's 7,874 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.
- 39nmBJASoummam–Abane Ramdane AirportBéjaïa
- 45nmQSFAin Arnat AirportSétif
- 48nmCZLMohamed Boudiaf International AirportConstantine
- 66nmBLJBatna Mostefa Ben Boulaid AirportBatna
- 93nmAAEAnnaba Rabah Bitat AirportAnnaba
- 119nmBUJBou Saada AirportOuled Sidi Brahim
Location
Open the full mapDAAV · Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport · Tahir, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GJL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,459 nm | 8h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,612 nm | 8h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,802 nm | 9h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,132 nm | 10h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,267 nm | 10h 19m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,286 nm | 10h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,324 nm | 10h 27m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,793 nm | 11h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GJL?
- Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport's longest paved runway is 7,874 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 GJL?
- Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,874 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GJL?
- The closest alternate is Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA), about 39 nm away, followed by Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GJL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 27m (3,459 nm), New York about 8h 48m (3,612 nm), Washington DC about 9h 15m (3,802 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.