El Golea Airport
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About El Golea Airport
El Golea Airport is an airport in El Menia, Algeria.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
DAUENOTAMs
DAUEReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 / 36 | 9,843 ft / 3,000 m | 148 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
| 10 / 28 | 5,906 ft / 1,800 m | 148 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 889.400 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.700 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAUE CTR | Class D | CTR | GND | 3000 ft MSL |
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 17% of observations, averaging 6 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88% | 735 ft | |
| Feb | 80% | 1,166 ft | |
| Mar | 66% | 1,826 ft | |
| Apr | 57% | 2,509 ft | |
| May | 62% | 3,066 ft | |
| Jun | 73% | 3,853 ft | |
| Jul | 83% | 4,128 ft | |
| Aug | 78% | 3,927 ft | |
| Sep | 79% | 3,460 ft | |
| Oct | 92% | 2,511 ft | |
| Nov | 91% | 1,588 ft | |
| Dec | 89% | 936 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~735–4,128 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Golea Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for El Golea Airport?
The ICAO code for El Golea Airport is DAUE, and its IATA code is ELG.
Where is El Golea Airport located?
El Golea Airport is medium airport located in El Menia, Algeria, at an elevation of 1,306 ft (398 m).
How many runways does El Golea Airport have?
El Golea Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.
Which airlines fly to El Golea Airport?
Airlines historically serving El Golea Airport include Air Algerie (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from El Golea Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from El Golea Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is El Golea Airport in?
El Golea Airport is in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at El Golea Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at El Golea Airport is approximately 1.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near El Golea Airport?
The nearest airport to El Golea Airport is Hassi Fehal Airport (DZ-0027), about 79.7 nm to the nne, followed by Krechba Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. El Golea Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.