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Boufarik

Boufarik (ICAO DAAK) is an active military air base in Algeria, operated by the Algerian Air Force. It has 1 runway (3,622 m). Home to Air Transport fleet, flying Il-76 Candid.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇩🇿 Algeria
Location🇩🇿 Algeria
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationAlgerian Air Force
Units & aircraft
Air Transport fleet · Il-76 Candid
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates36.5458°N, 2.8761°E
Elevation102 m (335 ft)
ICAO codeDAAK
Runways
04/22 · 3,622 m (11,883 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Boufarik
Nearby Bases
  1. 7 km El Boulaida/Blida
  2. 34 km Maison Blanche
  3. 113 km Ain Oussera
  4. 143 km Chlef
Related
All Military Air Bases Algeria Air Bases
Operating forces
🇩🇿 Algeria Algeria Air Force
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Oum El Bouaghi Tamanrasset/Aguenar

Description

Boufarik Air Base is an Algerian Air Force installation located near Boufarik, Algeria. During the Second World War, Charles de Gaulle arrived at the site on 3 May 1943 from Gibraltar and remained based in Algeria until mid-1944.

The base is operated by the Algerian Air Force and houses the service's air transport fleet. It functions as the primary station for units operating Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the unit operating this aircraft type
  2. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: Il-76 Candid
  3. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  4. JAN 192026 Created Page created: Boufarik (DAAK); then name updated