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Gateway to the Algerian Sahara in Ghardaïa Province.
Location
Ghardaïa, Algeria
Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport is a regional airport serving Ghardaïa, a city in north-central Algeria located at the edge of the Sahara Desert. The airport carries the IATA code GHA and is named in part after Moufdi Zakaria, the renowned Algerian poet and national figure.
The airport provides essential air links between Ghardaïa and the Algerian capital Algiers, as well as connections to other domestic destinations. It serves both commercial passengers and supports activity related to the nearby petroleum and gas industries of the region.
Ghardaïa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique M'zab Valley architecture, and the airport serves as an important entry point for visitors to this historically significant area.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal handling domestic and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Ghardaïa city center is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Air Algérie is the primary carrier operating scheduled services at Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Algerian national poet Moufdi Zakaria.
- ›Serves the UNESCO World Heritage–listed M'zab Valley region.
- ›IATA code GHA corresponds to the Ghardaïa province it serves.
- ›The airport supports oil and gas industry workers operating in the Saharan region.
- ›Ghardaïa is approximately 600 km south of Algiers.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
