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Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport

IATA CBHICAO DAOR🇩🇿 Béchar
Coordinates
31.6457°N, 2.2699°W
Elevation
2,661 ft (811 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DZ-08
Time zone
Algiers(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
19:37
Civil dusk
20:02

About 12h 53m 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 Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport

Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport is an airport located 5 km north of Béchar, a city in the Béchar Province of Algeria.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

DAOR

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 24▸ displaced12,245 ft / 3,732 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen
18 / 369,840 ft / 2,999 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORTH-WEST SECTORClass DControlledFL045FL450
DAOR CTRClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
DA-P67 BECHARSpecial useProhibitedGNDFL999

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 11% of observations, averaging 8 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan89%2,342 ft
Feb81%2,736 ft
Mar64%3,389 ft
Apr58%4,020 ft
May56%4,547 ft
Jun45%5,260 ft
Jul41%5,720 ft
Aug42%5,482 ft
Sep58%4,807 ft
Oct86%4,006 ft
Nov89%3,151 ft
Dec94%2,520 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~2,3425,720 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport?

The ICAO code for Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport is DAOR, and its IATA code is CBH.

Where is Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport located?

Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport is medium airport located in Béchar, Algeria, at an elevation of 2,661 ft (811 m).

How many runways does Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport have?

Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 12,245 ft / 3,732 m.

Which airlines fly to Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport?

Airlines historically serving Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport include Air Algerie (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport in?

Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport is in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport?

The nearest airport to Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport is Béchar Ouakda Aerodrome (DAOC), about 4.4 nm to the e, followed by Bouarfa Airport and Hamaguir Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.