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Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem AirportHME · DAUH

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Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport (HME)

Hassi Messaoud, DZ · Regional Airport · IATA: HME · ICAO: DAUH · 141 m ü. NN

CityHassi Messaoud

Lat31.6730

Lng6.1404

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Hassi Messaoud is Algeria's oil capital, and its airport — Oued Irara–Krim Belkacem (IATA: HME) — is built around the freight needs of the energy industry. The home carrier Air Express Algeria, founded in 2002, runs dedicated cargo services chiefly for oil and gas exploration clients, giving the field genuine freight credentials. Passenger flights by Air Algérie, Tassili Airlines and Star Aviation move crews and technical staff to the surrounding fields. Specialist operators also fly oversized drilling and production equipment in from Europe, often via Marseille. Road links along the Trans-Saharan corridors connect the airport to Ouargla and the production sites. With the nearest seaport (Sfax in Tunisia) about 548 km away, air freight carries a premium for time-critical parts. Customs clearance and bonded storage are geared closely to the oil-and-gas sector. For logistics professionals, HME is the leading energy-cargo airport in southern Algeria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport?▼

The IATA code of Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport is HME. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport located?▼

Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport is located in Hassi Messaoud, DZ.

What is the ICAO code of Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport is DAUH. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport?▼

Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport is at an elevation of 141 meters (463 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

31.67300, 6.14044

141 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 10 June 2026

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