El Oued Airport (Guemar Airport) Codes: El Oued Airport, also known as Guemar Airport, is located in El Oued – a city in northeastern Algeria.
Serves: El Oued
Country: Algeria
ICAO: DAUO
IATA: ELU
Elevation: 207ft/63m
Coordinates: 33°30′00″N 6°47′00″E
Airport type: International
Tower frequency: 118.7
Ground frequency: 129.1
Number of runways: 1
Timezone: UTC+1
Fire category: CAT 8
Surface: Asphalt
AOE: Yes
On the Ground
Longest runway: 3000 x 45 meters
PCN: 73/F/B/W/T
Equipment available: All equipment is available here
Navaid: Yes
Type of A/C handled: Up to B737
Terminal capacity: 500,000 annually
Cargo capacity: 10,000 mt annually
Fuel types: Jet A-1
There is no FBO at this airport
The airport is approximately 20 km from the city
Operational Information
Typical lead time for permit approval is 48 hours
PPR is not required
Slots are not required
Alternate airports: DAAG, DAOO, DABC
Contact numbers
Police: +213 32 20 10 10
Fire: +213 32 20 20 20
Customs: +213 32 20 30 30
Airport authority: +213 32 20 40 40
Tourist Information
Immigration rules state that all global visitors and crew must present a visa and valid passport
The crew must be in uniform and have a passport, visa, and be on the Gendec
Ground transport includes car rentals, buses, hotel shuttles, and non-metered taxis (negotiate the price before entering – typical fare to city center is 1,500 – 3,000 DZD)
Accommodation available at La Gazelle d’Or, Hôtel Souf, and Hôtel El Moudjahid
Currency is Algerian Dinar
Tourist Attractions
- Souf Oasis
- Grand Erg Oriental
- El Oued Market
- Sidi Salem Mosque
For more information, visit the airport’s official site here.
