Airports / Algeria / MZW
Mecheria Airport.
Mecheria, Algeria · 3,855 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
63 ratings
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Operators based
3,855
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 38
Algeria airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 63 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated Algeria fields.
102 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ghriss Airport (MUW).
Overview
Mecheria Airport, listed as DAAY / MZW, is a mid-sized airport in Mecheria, Algeria. Field elevation is 3,855 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MZW as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ghriss Airport (MUW, 102 nm), Bouarfa Airport (UAR, 107 nm), and Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM, 107 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,780-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MZW 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 MZW to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
DAAY
IATA
MZW
FAA / Local
DAAY
Elevation
3,855 ft
Coordinates
33.5359° N · 0.2424° W
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 3,855 ft, MZW sits higher than 95% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,780 ft
- 06/2411,780 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 17/359,436 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,780 ft
MZW's 11,780 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.
- 102nmMUWGhriss AirportGhriss
- 107nmUARBouarfa AirportBouarfa
- 107nmTLMZenata – Messali El Hadj AirportZenata
- 113nmOUDOujda Angads AirportAhl Angad
- 121nmTAFOran Tafraoui AirportTafraoui
- 127nmORNOran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International AirportEs-Sénia
Location
Open the full mapDAAY · Mecheria Airport · Mecheria, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MZW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,306 nm | 8h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,453 nm | 8h 26m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,639 nm | 8h 52m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,008 nm | 9h 43m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,065 nm | 9h 51m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,099 nm | 9h 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,109 nm | 9h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,644 nm | 11h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MZW?
- Mecheria Airport's longest paved runway is 11,780 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 MZW?
- Mecheria Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,780 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to MZW?
- The closest alternate is Ghriss Airport (MUW), about 102 nm away, followed by Bouarfa Airport (UAR) at 107 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MZW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 5m (3,306 nm), New York about 8h 26m (3,453 nm), Washington DC about 8h 52m (3,639 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.