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Chlef (Warnier Airfield)

Chlef (also Warnier Airfield; ICAO DAOI) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Algeria, operated by Algeria. It has 2 runways (longest 2,800 m). Home to Twelfth Air Force.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇩🇿 Algeria
Location🇩🇿 Algeria
Status Active
UsageDual
Units & aircraft
Twelfth Air Force
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates36.2153°N, 1.3333°E
Elevation153 m (502 ft)
IATA codeCFK
ICAO codeDAOI
Runways
08/26 · 2,800 m (9,186 ft) · Asphalt07/25 · 1,650 m (5,413 ft) · Asphalt
Websitewww.aeroport-chlef.com
Map
Map of Chlef
Nearby Bases
  1. 136 km El Boulaida/Blida
  2. 143 km Boufarik
  3. 159 km Ain Oussera
  4. 176 km Maison Blanche
  5. 186 km Tafraoui
  6. 200 km Bou Sfer
Related
All Military Air Bases Algeria Air Bases
Operating forces
🇩🇿 Algeria Algeria Air Force

Description

Chlef International Airport, also known as Aboubakr Belkaid Airport, is located five kilometers north of Chlef. During World War II, the facility was designated as Warnier Airfield and functioned as a base of operations for the Twelfth Air Force during the North African Campaign against the German Afrika Korps.

The facility currently operates as a public airport. Air Algérie conducts scheduled flights to Algiers, Marseille, and Paris-Charles de Gaulle. ASL Airlines France provides seasonal service to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Navigation infrastructure at the installation includes an on-field VOR/DME station (Ident: CLF).

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  2. JAN 192026 Created Page created: Chlef (DAOI); then name updated