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Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport

IATA AAEICAO DABB🇩🇿 Annaba
Coordinates
36.8268°N, 7.8133°E
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
DZ-23
Time zone
Algiers(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:21
Sunset
19:49
Civil dusk
20:19

About 14h 28m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport, formerly known as Les Salines Airport, and popularly as El Mellah Airport is an international airport located 9 km (5.6 mi) south of Annaba, a city in Algeria. It is named after Rabah Bitat, a president of Algeria (1978–1979).

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced9,843 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
05 / 237,513 ft / 2,290 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.000 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (7)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORTH-EAST SECTORClass DControlled1500 ft GNDFL450
TMA ANNABAClass DControlled1500 ft GNDFL105
DABB CTRClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Algeria airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport?

The ICAO code for Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport is DABB, and its IATA code is AAE.

Where is Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport located?

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport is large airport located in Annaba, Algeria, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport have?

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport?

Airlines historically serving Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport include Aigle Azur, Air Algerie (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport?

Historical data lists 7 nonstop destinations from Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport in?

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport is in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport?

The nearest airport to Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport is Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (TBJ), about 51.9 nm to the e, followed by Oum El Bouaghi Air Base and Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.