Airport code
VVZ — Illizi Takhamalt Airport
VVZ is the IATA code for Illizi Takhamalt Airport, an airport serving Illizi, Algeria. Its ICAO code is DAAP, and it operates in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 26.7235, 8.6227 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1778 ft (542 m).
Overview
About Illizi Takhamalt Airport
Takhamalt Airport, also known as Illizi Airport, is an airport serving Illizi, Algeria. It is 27 kilometres (17 mi) northeast of the city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VVZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DAAP |
| Airport name | Illizi Takhamalt Airport |
| City | Illizi |
| Country | Algeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 26.7235 |
| Longitude | 8.6227 |
| Elevation | 1778 ft (542 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Illizi Takhamalt Airport?
The IATA code for Illizi Takhamalt Airport is VVZ.
What is the ICAO code for Illizi Takhamalt Airport?
The ICAO code for Illizi Takhamalt Airport is DAAP.
Where is VVZ airport located?
Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) is located in Illizi, Algeria.
What time zone is VVZ in?
Illizi Takhamalt Airport operates in the Africa/Algiers time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to VVZ?
The nearest airport to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) is In Aménas Airport (IAM) in In Aménas, about 179 km away.
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