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Illizi Takhamalt Airport (DAAP/VVZ) is a medium-sized aerodrome serving the town of Illizi in the far southeast of Algeria's Sahara, close to the Libyan border. It offers two long runways and a tower frequency, making it a straightforward waypoint for pilots operating in this remote desert region.
Illizi Takhamalt Airport lies at Illizi in southeastern Algeria, deep in the Sahara and not far from the Libyan border. It is classified as a medium airport and handles scheduled airline service, making it the principal air link for this isolated part of the country and a notable stop for pilots crossing the central Sahara.
The airport sits at coordinates 26.7236N, 8.6178E, at an elevation of 1768 feet, in the Illizi region of southeastern Algeria. The surrounding area is sparsely populated desert terrain, with the town of Illizi itself adjacent to the field.
The airfield has two physical runways. Runway 09/27 is 9912 feet long with a hard surface and is lit. Runway 04/22 is 8596 feet long, also lit, with a surface recorded as D (unpaved).
Tower is available on 118.7 MHz. There is no ILS at the field.
Illizi Takhamalt Airport supports scheduled airline service and is designated a medium airport, reflecting its role as the main air gateway for the town of Illizi and the surrounding Saharan region.
