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Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport

IATA GJLICAO DAAV🇩🇿 Tahir
Coordinates
36.7941°N, 5.8737°E
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
DZ-18
Time zone
Algiers(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:59
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
19:57
Civil dusk
20:27

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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport

Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport

Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport, also known as Ferhat Abbas Airport, is an airport near Jijel, Algeria. Its name comes from the first president of Algerian National Assembly, Ferhat Abbas.

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

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 357,874 ft / 2,400 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR119.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORTH-EAST SECTORClass DControlled1500 ft GNDFL450

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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport?

The ICAO code for Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is DAAV, and its IATA code is GJL.

Where is Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport located?

Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is large airport located in Tahir, Algeria, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport have?

Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,874 ft / 2,400 m.

What time zone is Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport in?

Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport?

The nearest airport to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA), about 39 nm to the w, followed by Ain Arnat Airport and Telerghma Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.