# Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ)

> Illizi, DZ · IATA: VVZ · ICAO: DAAP · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `VVZ` |
| ICAO | `DAAP` |
| City | Illizi |
| Country | DZ |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 542 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 26.72350, 8.62265 |

## Description

Set in the hydrocarbon belt of south-eastern Algeria, Illizi Takhamalt Airport (IATA: VVZ) serves the remote provincial seat of Illizi, with In Amenas's gas operations some 200 km away. Air Algérie provides the domestic flights, and traffic is modest and passenger-led. The airport runs no scheduled cargo and has no dedicated freight terminal. Heavy or urgent shipments for the region's energy projects move via Hassi Messaoud (HME) or Algiers (ALG). For professionals, VVZ is a thinly served regional field rather than a freight point.

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