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Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport

IATA BJAICAO DAAELocal BJ1🇩🇿 Béjaïa
Coordinates
36.7125°N, 5.0699°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
DZ-06
Time zone
Algiers(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
2.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:02
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
20:00
Civil dusk
20:30

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 Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport

Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport

Soummam – Abane Ramdane Airport, also known as Soummam Airport or Bejaia Airport, is an airport serving Bejaia, a city in the Bejaia Province of northern Algeria. It is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the city, It was opened in 1982 to national level and its quick development led to its opening in international traffic in 1993. The airport is named after Abane Ramdane (1920–1957), an Algerian revolutionary and architect of the 1956 Congress of Soummam.

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

Live weather

DAAE

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 267,874 ft / 2,400 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRBEJAIA TWR118.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORTH-EAST SECTORClass DControlled1500 ft GNDFL450
DAAE CTRClass DCTRGND3000 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 Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport?

The ICAO code for Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport is DAAE, and its IATA code is BJA.

Where is Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport located?

Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport is large airport located in Béjaïa, Algeria, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport have?

Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,874 ft / 2,400 m.

Which airlines fly to Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport?

Airlines historically serving Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport include Aigle Azur, Air Algerie (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport in?

Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport is in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport is approximately 2.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport?

The nearest airport to Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport is Ain Arnat Airport (QSF), about 34.4 nm to the sse, followed by Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport and Telerghma Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.