In Salah Airport — In Salah, Algeria
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereIn Salah Airport in In Salah uses the IATA code INZ, with DAUI as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from INZ
In Salah Airport
INZ is the code for In Salah Airport, serving the oasis town of In Salah deep in the Algerian Sahara, roughly midway between Algiers and the country's southern borders. The airport supports this remote desert settlement, historically an important stop on trans-Saharan trade and caravan routes, now connected by domestic Air Algerie flights linking it to larger northern cities. In Salah's economy centers on date palm oases, natural gas extraction nearby, and its role as a logistics point for Saharan travel. Given the extreme heat and isolation of the region, air transport via INZ is often more practical than long overland desert journeys for both residents and workers tied to regional energy projects.
Runways at In Salah Airport (INZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for In Salah Airport (INZ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 889.4 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near In Salah Airport (INZ)
- Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (AZR) — 273.9 km (170.2 mi)
- Timimoun Airport (TMX) — 311.0 km (193.2 mi)
- El Golea Airport (ELG) — 371.8 km (231.0 mi)
- Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport (TMR) — 575.6 km (357.7 mi)
- Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) — 584.0 km (362.9 mi)
- Ain Beida Airport (OGX) — 589.7 km (366.4 mi)
- Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport (HME) — 604.2 km (375.4 mi)
- Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) — 608.3 km (378.0 mi)
INZ serves In Salah, a Saharan oasis town in Algeria; flights are domestic via Air Algerie, and the airport is a key link given the extreme distances and harsh conditions of overland desert travel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for In Salah Airport?
The IATA code for In Salah Airport is INZ.
What is the ICAO code for In Salah Airport?
The ICAO code for In Salah Airport is DAUI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.