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Mecheria Airport

IATA MZWICAO DAAY🇩🇿 Mecheria
Coordinates
33.5359°N, 0.2424°W
Elevation
3,855 ft (1,175 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DZ-45
Time zone
Algiers(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
19:31
Civil dusk
19:57

About 12h 57m 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 Mecheria Airport

L'aéroport de Mecheria - Cheikh Bouamama est un aéroport algérien à vocation nationale, situé sur la commune de Mecheria à 1 km au sud-est de la ville et à 30 km environ au nord de Naâma.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

DAAY
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NOTAMs

DAAY

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 / 2411,780 ft / 3,591 m150 ftAspUnlitOpen
17 / 359,436 ft / 2,876 m100 ftAspUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORTH-WEST SECTORClass DControlledFL045FL450
DA-P70 MECHERIASpecial useProhibitedGNDFL999

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 Mecheria Airport.

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🇩🇿 More airports in Algeria📘 Flying in Algeria: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mecheria Airport?

The ICAO code for Mecheria Airport is DAAY, and its IATA code is MZW.

Where is Mecheria Airport located?

Mecheria Airport is medium airport located in Mecheria, Algeria, at an elevation of 3,855 ft (1,175 m).

How many runways does Mecheria Airport have?

Mecheria Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,780 ft / 3,591 m.

Which airlines fly to Mecheria Airport?

Airlines historically serving Mecheria Airport include Air Algerie (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Mecheria Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Mecheria Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Mecheria Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mecheria Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mecheria 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 Mecheria Airport?

The nearest airport to Mecheria Airport is El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh Airport (DA12), about 54.3 nm to the se, followed by Saïda Airport and Bouarfa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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