Airports / Algeria / TAF
Oran Tafraoui Airport.
Tafraoui, Algeria · 367 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
4 ratings
0
Operators based
367
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#8 / 38
Algeria airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 4 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated Algeria fields.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Tafraoui, Algeria, Oran Tafraoui Airport (DAOL / TAF) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 367 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 TAF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN, 6 nm), Ghriss Airport (MUW, 39 nm), and Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM, 55 nm). With a single 9,037-foot paved runway, TAF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from TAF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Tafraoui.
Run an FBO at DAOL? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
DAOL
IATA
TAF
FAA / Local
DAOL
Elevation
367 ft
Coordinates
35.5424° N · 0.5323° 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
No
Elevation vs Algeria fields
state range 16–4,518 ft
At 367 ft, TAF sits lower than 72% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,037 ft
- 08/269,037 ft × 140 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,037 ft
TAF's 9,037 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.
- 6nmORNOran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International AirportEs-Sénia
- 39nmMUWGhriss AirportGhriss
- 55nmTLMZenata – Messali El Hadj AirportZenata
- 58nmDAAZRelizane AirportRelizane
- 82nmOUDOujda Angads AirportAhl Angad
- 98nmTIDAbdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif AirportTiaret
Location
Open the full mapDAOL · Oran Tafraoui Airport · Tafraoui, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TAF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,231 nm | 7h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,381 nm | 8h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,568 nm | 8h 42m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,926 nm | 9h 32m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,015 nm | 9h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,037 nm | 9h 47m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,051 nm | 9h 49m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,570 nm | 11h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TAF?
- Oran Tafraoui Airport's longest paved runway is 9,037 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 TAF?
- Oran Tafraoui Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,037 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TAF?
- The closest alternate is Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN), about 6 nm away, followed by Ghriss Airport (MUW) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TAF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 55m (3,231 nm), New York about 8h 16m (3,381 nm), Washington DC about 8h 42m (3,568 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.