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Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport.
Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Algeria · 1,303 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,303
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
266 nm
To the nearest alternate
Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport (TMR).
Overview
Located in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Algeria, Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (DATM / BMW) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,303 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 BMW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport (TMR, 266 nm), Gao International Airport (GAQ, 312 nm), and Tombouktou Airport (TOM, 357 nm). With a single 9,843-foot paved runway, BMW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BMW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bordj Badji Mokhtar.
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Field capability
ICAO
DATM
IATA
BMW
FAA / Local
DATM
Elevation
1,303 ft
Coordinates
21.3778° N · 0.9270° 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 1,303 ft, BMW sits lower than 49% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 08/269,843 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
BMW'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.
- 266nmTMRAguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok AirportTamanrasset
- 312nmGAQGao International AirportGao
- 357nmTOMTombouktou AirportTimbuktu
- 363nmINZIn Salah AirportIn Salah
- 386nmDZ-0016Amguid Regional AirportIdlès
- 393nmAZRTouat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir AirportAdrar
Location
Open the full mapDATM · Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport · Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BMW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,775 nm | 9h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,909 nm | 9h 29m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,081 nm | 9h 53m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,379 nm | 10h 35m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,404 nm | 10h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,506 nm | 10h 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,547 nm | 10h 58m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,084 nm | 12h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BMW?
- Bordj Badji Mokhtar 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 BMW?
- Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to BMW?
- The closest alternate is Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport (TMR), about 266 nm away, followed by Gao International Airport (GAQ) at 312 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BMW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 11m (3,775 nm), New York about 9h 29m (3,909 nm), Washington DC about 9h 53m (4,081 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.