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Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport.
Es-Sénia, Algeria · 295 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Oran Tafraoui Airport (TAF), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport, listed as DAOO / ORN, is a large commercial airport in Es-Sénia, Algeria. The airport sits 295 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 ORN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Oran Tafraoui Airport (TAF, 6 nm), Ghriss Airport (MUW, 45 nm), and Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM, 55 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,811-foot paved runway, ORN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ORN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Es Senia. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Es-Sénia.
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Field capability
ICAO
DAOO
IATA
ORN
FAA / Local
DAOO
Elevation
295 ft
Coordinates
35.6206° N · 0.6225° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Algeria fields
state range 16–4,518 ft
At 295 ft, ORN sits lower than 77% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,811 ft
- 07L/25R11,811 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07R/25L9,843 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,811 ft
ORN's 11,811 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.
- 6nmTAFOran Tafraoui AirportTafraoui
- 45nmMUWGhriss AirportGhriss
- 55nmTLMZenata – Messali El Hadj AirportZenata
- 61nmDAAZRelizane AirportRelizane
- 81nmOUDOujda Angads AirportAhl Angad
- 102nmCFKChlef Aboubakr Belkaid International AirportChlef
Location
Open the full mapDAOO · Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport · Es-Sénia, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ORN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,225 nm | 7h 54m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,375 nm | 8h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,562 nm | 8h 41m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,919 nm | 9h 31m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,010 nm | 9h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,031 nm | 9h 46m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,045 nm | 9h 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,563 nm | 11h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ORN?
- Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,811 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 ORN?
- Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,811 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ORN?
- The closest alternate is Oran Tafraoui Airport (TAF), about 6 nm away, followed by Ghriss Airport (MUW) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ORN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 54m (3,225 nm), New York about 8h 15m (3,375 nm), Washington DC about 8h 41m (3,562 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.