Airport code
AAE — Rabah Bitat Airport
AAE is the IATA code for Rabah Bitat Airport, an airport serving Annaba, Algeria. Its ICAO code is DABB, and it operates in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 36.8222, 7.8092 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).
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About Rabah Bitat Airport
Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport, formerly known as Les Salines Airport, and popularly as El Mellah Airport is an international airport located 9 km (5.6 mi) south of Annaba, a city in Algeria. It is named after Rabah Bitat, a president of Algeria (1978–1979).
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AAE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DABB |
| Airport name | Rabah Bitat Airport |
| City | Annaba |
| Country | Algeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 36.8222 |
| Longitude | 7.8092 |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| 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 Rabah Bitat Airport?
The IATA code for Rabah Bitat Airport is AAE.
What is the ICAO code for Rabah Bitat Airport?
The ICAO code for Rabah Bitat Airport is DABB.
Where is AAE airport located?
Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE) is located in Annaba, Algeria.
What time zone is AAE in?
Rabah Bitat Airport operates in the Africa/Algiers time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to AAE?
The nearest airport to Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE) is Tabarka 7 Novembre Airport (TBJ) in Tabarka, about 97 km away.
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