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Algiers Ground

AerodromeGeneral DescriptionProvisions

HouariThe BoumedieneSMC Airportcontroller’s callsign for radio communication and coordination is “Algiers Ground”.

The SMC controller is the first station for all departing aircraft (IATA:IFR/VFR) ALG;to ICAO:call DAAG),and alsois knownresponsible asfor Algiersoperations Internationalon Airport,the servessurface Algiers, Algeria's capital.of Algiers International Airport issuch as pushback/engine start-up, repositioning, and taxi.

Runway Change Procedure

TWR shall provide ample notice to SMC before changing runway configuration. The last departure using the largestold inconfiguration shall be coordinated between TWR, SMC, and APP.

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Airspace Boundaries and Classification

AirspaceOwnerClassVertical Boundary
CTR ALGERDAAG_TWRDSFC - 1,500 ft
TMA ALGERDAAG_APPD1,500 ft - F145
SECTEUR CENTREDAAA_CI_CTRD1,500 ft - F245
SECTEUR CENTREDAAA_CS_CTRAF245 - F450

ATS Stations

LogonCallsignFrequency
DAAG_TWRALGER TOUR / Algiers Tower118.700 MHz
DAAG_APPALGER APP / Algiers Approach121.400 MHz
DAAG_GNDALGER SOL / Algiers Ground121.800 MHz
DAAG_ATISALGER128.525 MHz

Aerodrome Geographical Data

DataValue
ARP364167N 0031302E
Aerodrome Location9 NM SSE of Algiers
Elevation at ARP82 ft
Magnetic Variation1.5° East
Transition Layer4,000 ft - F50

Radio Navigation & Landing Aids

TypeIdentNameFrequencyRemarks
ILS 09HB-108.500 MHz3° GP, Cat I
ILS 23AG-110.300 MHz3° GP, Cat I
ILS 27AL-109.500 MHz3° GP, Cat I
DVOR/DMEALRALGER112.500 MHz-
NDBSMRSEMMAR370 kHz-

Published Holding Procedures

FIXMax/Min AltInbound TrackTurn DirectionRWY
MAR NDB4,000 ft070°Left09
ZEM VOR5,000 ft249°RightILS 09 and 23
223°ILS 27

Runways

RunwayDimensionsMagnetic BearingThreshold Elevation
05/233,500 x 45 m052° / 232°69 m / 80 m
09/273,500 x 45 m091° / 271°56 m / 66 m

Declared Distances

RWYTORAASDATODALDA
053,500 m3,500 m3,500 m3,500 m
093,500 m3,500 m3,500 m3,500 m
233,500 m3,500 m3,500 m3,500 m
273,500 m3,810 m3,500 m3,500 m
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