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Small airport

Sidi Bel Abbes Airport

IATA BFWICAO DAOS🇩🇿 Sidi Bel Abbès
Coordinates
35.1718°N, 0.5933°W
Elevation
1,614 ft (492 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DZ-22
Time zone
Algiers(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
19:35
Civil dusk
20:01

About 13h 2m 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 Sidi Bel Abbes Airport

Sidi Bel Abbès Airport, is an airport located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast of Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

DAOS

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 284,868 ft / 1,484 m100 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORTH-WEST SECTORClass DControlledFL045FL450
DA-D74A TAFARAOUISpecial useDangerGNDFL295

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 Sidi Bel Abbes Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sidi Bel Abbes Airport?

The ICAO code for Sidi Bel Abbes Airport is DAOS, and its IATA code is BFW.

Where is Sidi Bel Abbes Airport located?

Sidi Bel Abbes Airport is small airport located in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria, at an elevation of 1,614 ft (492 m).

How many runways does Sidi Bel Abbes Airport have?

Sidi Bel Abbes Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,868 ft / 1,484 m.

What time zone is Sidi Bel Abbes Airport in?

Sidi Bel Abbes Airport is in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sidi Bel Abbes Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sidi Bel Abbes Airport is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sidi Bel Abbes Airport?

The nearest airport to Sidi Bel Abbes Airport is Oran Tafraoui Airport (TAF), about 22.5 nm to the n, followed by Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport and Bousfer Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sidi Bel Abbes Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.