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Oum El Bouaghi Air Base (IATA: QMH, ICAO: DABO) serves Oum El Bouaghi, DZ.
Oum El Bouaghi Air Base (ICAO: DABO) is a military airport located near Aïn Beïda, Oum El Bouaghi Province, Algeria,. It is also known as Aéroport d'Oum el Bouaghi and Aïn Beïda Air Base.
- Location: Approximately 14 kilometers northwest of Aïn Beïda in Oum El Bouaghi Province, eastern Algeria.
- Elevation: 3,150 ft (960 m) above mean sea level.
- Runways: The airport features two concrete runways, both 12,100 ft (3,688 m) in length. One is oriented 16/34 and the other 07/25. Some sources also mention a single concrete runway designated 08/26, measuring 3,682 meters (12,078 feet).
- Use: It serves exclusively as a military installation for the Algerian Air Force, supporting air defense and training missions. It has no scheduled commercial passenger service.
- Units: The base hosts the 12th Multirole Wing, including the 121st Air Defense Squadron, operating Sukhoi Su-35 and Su-30MKA fighters. It also supports detachments with Mi-171 helicopters and AW139 helicopters.
- Historical Significance: Developed as a military installation post-independence, it became a key hub for the Algerian Air Force by the early 2000s.
*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, globalmilitary.net, ourairports.com, grokipedia.com, baaa-acro.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jul 16, 2026
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Where is Oum El Bouaghi Air Base located?
Oum El Bouaghi Air Base is located in Oum El Bouaghi, DZ, at an elevation of 2980 ft. Its IATA code is QMH and ICAO code is DABO.