Illizi Takhamalt Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Illizi, Algeria. Its IATA code is VVZ and its ICAO code is DAAP. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,778 ft (542 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Algiers time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VVZ
- ICAO code
- DAAP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,778 ft (542 m)
- Coordinates
- 26.7235, 8.6227
- Time zone
- Africa/Algiers
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Illizi Takhamalt Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IAM Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport | In Aménas, Algeria | 179 km · 111 mi |
| DJG Tiska Djanet Airport | Djanet, Algeria | 284 km · 176 mi |
| LTD Ghadames Airport | Ghadames, Libya | 395 km · 245 mi |
| TMR Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport | Tamanrasset, Algeria | 540 km · 336 mi |
| SEB Sabha Airport | Sabha, Libya | 580 km · 360 mi |
| HME Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport | Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | 601 km · 373 mi |
| INZ In Salah Airport | In Salah, Algeria | 608 km · 378 mi |
| OGX Ain Beida Airport | Ouargla, Algeria | 656 km · 408 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VVZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 2,449 | 1,522 | 1,323 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,533 | 1,574 | 1,368 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,591 | 1,610 | 1,399 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,856 | 1,775 | 1,542 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,649 | 2,889 | 2,510 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,243 | 3,879 | 3,371 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,651 | 4,133 | 3,591 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,507 | 4,665 | 4,053 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,132 | 5,053 | 4,391 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,663 | 5,383 | 4,678 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,506 | 5,907 | 5,133 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,473 | 6,508 | 5,655 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,686 | 6,640 | 5,770 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,259 | 6,996 | 6,079 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,400 | 7,084 | 6,156 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,354 | 10,162 | 8,830 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Illizi Takhamalt Airport?
The IATA code of Illizi Takhamalt Airport is VVZ and its ICAO code is DAAP.
Where is Illizi Takhamalt Airport located?
Illizi Takhamalt Airport is in Illizi, Illizi Province, Algeria, at 26.7235, 8.6227.
What time zone is Illizi Takhamalt Airport in?
Illizi Takhamalt Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Algiers. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Illizi Takhamalt Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Illizi Takhamalt Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport (IAM), about 179 km (111 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.