Illizi Takhamalt Airport — Illizi, Algeria

Illizi Takhamalt Airport, designated VVZ, lies deep in the Algerian Sahara serving Illizi, a remote town near the Tassili n'Ajjer plateau famed for its prehistoric rock art. VVZ primarily supports domestic flights connecting this isolated southeastern region to Algiers, given the vast desert distances that make road travel impractical for most visitors. The airport plays a crucial logistical role for oil and gas operations in the surrounding basin, as well as for tourists seeking access to the UNESCO-listed Tassili landscapes. Air Algérie has historically operated the limited scheduled service, and the facility's infrastructure remains functional but basic, suited to the sparse population and specialized traffic it serves.