Bou Saada Airport — Ouled Sidi Brahim, Algeria
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBou Saada Airport in Ouled Sidi Brahim uses the IATA code BUJ, with DAAD as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BUJ
Bou Saada Airport
Bou Saada Airport serves the town of Bou Saada, located near Ouled Sidi Brahim in Algeria, on the northern fringe of the Sahara. Coded BUJ, the airport's elevation is recorded at 1,506 feet, where a single runway serves the field's limited schedule. Flights from BUJ connect the area primarily to Algiers, giving residents of this desert-edge region a quicker alternative to long overland travel across Algeria's interior. Passenger volumes at BUJ remain relatively light, consistent with the airport's role serving a smaller town rather than a major Algerian city.
Runways at Bou Saada Airport (BUJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7218 ft (2200 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bou Saada Airport (BUJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Bou Saada Airport (BUJ)
- Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) — 138.3 km (85.9 mi)
- Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK) — 151.8 km (94.3 mi)
- Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA) — 172.0 km (106.9 mi)
- Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) — 175.7 km (109.2 mi)
- Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ) — 195.8 km (121.7 mi)
- Laghouat - Molay Ahmed Medeghri Airport (LOO) — 210.0 km (130.5 mi)
- Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) — 221.1 km (137.4 mi)
- Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL) — 241.6 km (150.1 mi)
Travelers heading toward Algeria's desert edge search BUJ for Algiers connection times, since Bou Saada Airport offers only limited scheduled service. Others researching the Ouled Sidi Brahim area come across the code while comparing overland versus air travel options.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bou Saada Airport?
The IATA code for Bou Saada Airport is BUJ.
What is the ICAO code for Bou Saada Airport?
The ICAO code for Bou Saada Airport is DAAD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.