Timimoun Airport — Timimoun, Algeria
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTimimoun Airport in Timimoun uses the IATA code TMX, with DAUT as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from TMX
Timimoun Airport
Timimoun Airport serves the desert oasis town of Timimoun in central Algeria's Sahara region, known for its distinctive red mudbrick architecture and palm groves. TMX provides essential air connectivity linking this remote Saharan settlement to Algiers and other northern Algerian cities, since overland desert travel across such vast distances is impractical for most passengers. The airport supports both scheduled domestic flights and occasional tourism-related charter traffic, as Timimoun has become a modest destination for visitors interested in Saharan landscapes and traditional ksour architecture. Given the extreme climate and isolation of the surrounding erg and reg desert terrain, Timimoun Airport remains a critical transportation lifeline for the local population.
Runways at Timimoun Airport (TMX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Timimoun Airport (TMX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 889.4 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.7 MHz |
Airports near Timimoun Airport (TMX)
- Touat-Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (AZR) — 162.0 km (100.7 mi)
- El Golea Airport (ELG) — 290.6 km (180.6 mi)
- In Salah Airport (INZ) — 311.0 km (193.2 mi)
- Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport (CBH) — 362.3 km (225.1 mi)
- Bouarfa Airport (UAR) — 423.4 km (263.1 mi)
- Mecheria Airport (MZW) — 480.5 km (298.6 mi)
- Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) — 485.0 km (301.4 mi)
- Hassi R'Mel Airport (HRM) — 502.1 km (312.0 mi)
TMX, Timimoun Airport, connects Algeria's Saharan oasis town, famous for red mudbrick architecture, to Algiers and other northern cities across vast, otherwise impassable desert terrain.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Timimoun Airport?
The IATA code for Timimoun Airport is TMX.
What is the ICAO code for Timimoun Airport?
The ICAO code for Timimoun Airport is DAUT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.