Airports / Algeria / BSK
Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport.
Biskra, Algeria · 289 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
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179 ratings
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Operators based
289
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#19 / 38
Algeria airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 179 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated Algeria fields.
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ).
Overview
Located in Biskra, Algeria, Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (DAUB / BSK) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 289 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 BSK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ, 64 nm), Bou Saada Airport (BUJ, 82 nm), and Ain Arnat Airport (QSF, 86 nm). With a single 9,469-foot paved runway, BSK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BSK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Biskra.
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Field capability
ICAO
DAUB
IATA
BSK
FAA / Local
DAUB
Elevation
289 ft
Coordinates
34.7932° N · 5.7389° 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 289 ft, BSK sits lower than 79% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,469 ft
- 13/319,469 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,469 ft
BSK's 9,469 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.
- 64nmBLJBatna Mostefa Ben Boulaid AirportBatna
- 82nmBUJBou Saada AirportOuled Sidi Brahim
- 86nmQSFAin Arnat AirportSétif
- 93nmELUGuemar Airport - مطار قمار بالواديGuemar
- 99nmCZLMohamed Boudiaf International AirportConstantine
- 105nmTGRTouggourt Sidi Madhi AirportTouggourt
Location
Open the full mapDAUB · Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport · Biskra, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BSK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,517 nm | 8h 35m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,669 nm | 8h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,858 nm | 9h 22m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,200 nm | 10h 10m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,321 nm | 10h 27m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,325 nm | 10h 27m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,357 nm | 10h 32m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,854 nm | 11h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BSK?
- Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport's longest paved runway is 9,469 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 BSK?
- Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,469 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to BSK?
- The closest alternate is Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ), about 64 nm away, followed by Bou Saada Airport (BUJ) at 82 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BSK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 35m (3,517 nm), New York about 8h 56m (3,669 nm), Washington DC about 9h 22m (3,858 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.