Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport — El Atteuf, Algeria

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Looking for the El Atteuf airport code? Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport's IATA code is GHA (ICAO: DAUG).

Distance & flight time from GHA

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport, coded GHA, serves El Atteuf near Ghardaïa in Algeria's M'zab Valley, a UNESCO-recognized area known for its distinctive fortified desert towns built by the Mozabite people. The airport connects this culturally significant Saharan region to Algiers and other major Algerian cities, supporting both tourism to the M'zab's historic ksour and the everyday travel needs of the local Mozabite and Saharan communities. GHA plays an important logistical role given the vast distances and desert terrain separating Ghardaïa from northern coastal Algeria. Named partly after the poet Moufdi Zakaria, the airport reflects Algeria's broader effort to maintain air links across its extensive Saharan interior.

Runways at Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
12/3010171 ft (3100 m)197 ft (60 m)ASP
18/367874 ft (2400 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOGHARDAIA RDO889.4 MHz
TWRGHARDAIA TWR118.9 MHz

Airports near Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA)

GHA is searched by travelers heading to Ghardaïa's UNESCO M'zab Valley in Algeria; not to be confused with airports serving Accra, Ghana, which uses a different code entirely.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport?

The IATA code for Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport is GHA.

What is the ICAO code for Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport?

The ICAO code for Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport is DAUG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.