Airport code
BLJ — Batna Airport
BLJ is the IATA code for Batna Airport, an airport serving Batna, Algeria. Its ICAO code is DABT, and it operates in the Africa/Algiers time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 35.7521, 6.3086 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2697 ft (822 m).
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About Batna Airport
Mostépha Ben Boulaid Airport, also known as Batna International Airport or Batna Airport, is an airport serving Batna, Algeria. The airport is situated 26 kilometres (16 mi) north of the city within the municipality of Lazrou.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BLJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DABT |
| Airport name | Batna Airport |
| City | Batna |
| Country | Algeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 35.7521 |
| Longitude | 6.3086 |
| Elevation | 2697 ft (822 m) |
| Airport type | Large 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 Batna Airport?
The IATA code for Batna Airport is BLJ.
What is the ICAO code for Batna Airport?
The ICAO code for Batna Airport is DABT.
Where is BLJ airport located?
Batna Airport (BLJ) is located in Batna, Algeria.
What time zone is BLJ in?
Batna Airport operates in the Africa/Algiers time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to BLJ?
The nearest airport to Batna Airport (BLJ) is Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL) in Constantine, about 65 km away.
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