Timimoun Airport — Timimoun, Algeria

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Timimoun 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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
06/249843 ft (3000 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Timimoun Airport (TMX)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDORDO889.4 MHz
TWRTWR119.7 MHz

Airports near Timimoun Airport (TMX)

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.