Airports / Algeria / IAM
Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport.
In Aménas, Algeria · 1,847 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,847
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
97 nm
To the nearest alternate
Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ).
Overview
Located in In Aménas, Algeria, Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport (DAUZ / IAM) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,847 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 IAM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ, 97 nm), Ghadames Airport (LTD, 126 nm), and Ghat Airport (GHT, 177 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,843-foot paved runway, IAM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from IAM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from In Aménas.
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Field capability
ICAO
DAUZ
IATA
IAM
FAA / Local
DAUZ
Elevation
1,847 ft
Coordinates
28.0515° N · 9.6429° 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 1,847 ft, IAM sits higher than 67% of the 39 Algeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,843 ft
- 05/239,843 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/327,218 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
IAM'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.
- 97nmVVZIllizi Takhamalt AirportIllizi
- 126nmLTDGhadames AirportGhadames
- 177nmGHTGhat AirportGhat
- 220nmEBMEl Borma AirportEl Borma
- 226nmDJGTiska Djanet AirportDjanet
- 247nmBCQBrak AirportBrak
Location
Open the full mapDAUZ · Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport · In Aménas, Algeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IAM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,912 nm | 9h 30m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,060 nm | 9h 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,246 nm | 10h 16m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,611 nm | 11h 7m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,659 nm | 11h 14m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,691 nm | 11h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,715 nm | 11h 22m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,250 nm | 12h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IAM?
- Zarzaitine - In Aménas 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 IAM?
- Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IAM?
- The closest alternate is Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ), about 97 nm away, followed by Ghadames Airport (LTD) at 126 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IAM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 30m (3,912 nm), New York about 9h 51m (4,060 nm), Washington DC about 10h 16m (4,246 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.