Airport code
GJL — Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
GJL is the IATA code for Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport, an airport serving Tahir, Algeria. Its ICAO code is DAAV, and it operates in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 36.7951, 5.8736 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).
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About Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport, also known as Ferhat Abbas Airport, is an airport near Jijel, Algeria. Its name comes from the first president of Algerian National Assembly, Ferhat Abbas.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GJL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DAAV |
| Airport name | Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport |
| City | Tahir |
| Country | Algeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 36.7951 |
| Longitude | 5.8736 |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport?
The IATA code for Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is GJL.
What is the ICAO code for Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport?
The ICAO code for Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is DAAV.
Where is GJL airport located?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) is located in Tahir, Algeria.
What time zone is GJL in?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport operates in the Africa/Algiers time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to GJL?
The nearest airport to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) is Soummam Airport (BJA) in Béjaïa, about 72 km away.
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