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'''Ain Arnat Airport''' {{airport codes|QSF|DAAS}}, also known as '''Sétif International Airport''', is an airport serving [[Sétif]], [[Algeria]]. |
'''Ain Arnat Airport''' {{airport codes|QSF|DAAS}}, also known as '''Sétif International Airport''', is an airport serving [[Sétif]], [[Algeria]]. It was opened in 1945. |
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The Setif [[VOR-DME]] (Ident: '''STF''') is located {{convert|1.22|nmi|km|1}} off the approach end of Runway 09.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://skyvector.com/?ll=36.177,5.288&chart=301&zoom=1|title=Setif VOR|website=skyvector.com|access-date=2018-02-02}}</ref> |
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== Introduction == |
== Introduction == |
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Setif airport is an international civilian-military airport serving the city of [[Sétif|Setif]] in the region of the Highlands in southern Kabylia, and its region (wilayas of [[Sétif|Setif]] and [[Bordj Bou Arréridj|Bordj-Bou-Arreridj]]). The airport is managed by the EGSA Constantine. |
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This airport is also a military airport |
This airport is also a military airport, hosting the 9th training helicopter regiment (9th RHE) of the [[Algerian Air Force]], as well as an infantry training center and the [[Parachute Commando Regiments|4th commando parachute regiment]] (4th RPC) of the [[Algerian army]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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=== Before 1962 === |
=== Before 1962 === |
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The base became Air Base 144 Sétif-Aïn Arnat. On October 1, 1947, the 3rd Artillery Aviation Group (GAOA 3) installed its aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aérodromes et bases 1945-1962|url=http://jeanyvesthorrignac.fr/wa_files/A_C3_A9rodromes_20et_20bases_201945-1962_208.pdf |
The base became Air Base 144 Sétif-Aïn Arnat. On October 1, 1947, the 3rd Artillery Aviation Group (GAOA 3) installed its aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aérodromes et bases 1945-1962|url=http://jeanyvesthorrignac.fr/wa_files/A_C3_A9rodromes_20et_20bases_201945-1962_208.pdf}}</ref> On April 29, 1955, the Helicopter Group n°2 (GH 2) stationed its aircraft. On August 2, 1959, the helicopter base n°101 was created.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LA BASE ALAT N° 101|url=https://www.alat.fr/la-base-alat-ndeg-101.html|access-date=2021-08-27|website=ALAT.FR|language=fr}}</ref> The base was dissolved in 1962. |
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=== Since 1962 === |
=== Since 1962 === |
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The airport of Setif was a military airport from independence until 1993, when work began on the construction of the terminal building, and the airport was given a national vocation.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Aéroport de Sétif - 08 Mai 1945|url=https://www.egsa-constantine.dz/index.php/aeroports/aeroport-de-setif-08-mai-1945|access-date=2021-08-27|website=www.egsa-constantine.dz}}</ref> |
The airport of Setif was a military airport from independence until 1993, when work began on the construction of the terminal building, and the airport was given a national vocation.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Aéroport de Sétif - 08 Mai 1945|url=https://www.egsa-constantine.dz/index.php/aeroports/aeroport-de-setif-08-mai-1945|access-date=2021-08-27|website=www.egsa-constantine.dz}}</ref> |
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In 1993, the runway was 1,925 m long by 45 m wide and the terminal had a surface area of 2,900 m2, following the extension work in 2002 the runway increased from 1,925 m to 2,400 m and then to 3,000 m in 2014.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Between 2005 and 2007 the terminal was expanded from 2,900 m2 to 6,590 m2, allowing the terminal to increase its capacity to 250,000 passengers/year.<ref name=":0" /> |
Between 2005 and 2007 the terminal was expanded from 2,900 m2 to 6,590 m2, allowing the terminal to increase its capacity to 250,000 passengers/year.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The runway and parking lot were rebuilt in 2016, and a taxiway was also built at the same time, which resulted in the airport being closed for 10 months.<ref>{{Cite web|last=CCTA|title=Sétif-Infos : Fermeture de l'aéroport de Sétif à partir du 17 mars 2016 pour 10 mois|url=http://ccta.overblog.com/2016/02/setif-infos-fermeture-de-l-aeroport-de-setif-a-partir-du-17-mars-2016-pour-10-mois.html|access-date=2021-08-27|website=Collectif CCTA|language=fr}}</ref> |
The runway and parking lot were rebuilt in 2016, and a taxiway was also built at the same time, which resulted in the airport being closed for 10 months.<ref>{{Cite web|last=CCTA|title=Sétif-Infos : Fermeture de l'aéroport de Sétif à partir du 17 mars 2016 pour 10 mois|url=http://ccta.overblog.com/2016/02/setif-infos-fermeture-de-l-aeroport-de-setif-a-partir-du-17-mars-2016-pour-10-mois.html|access-date=2021-08-27|website=Collectif CCTA|language=fr}}</ref> |
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Another extension and modernization of the terminal building was carried out between 2019 and 2021, doubling the airport's capacity from 250,000 passengers per year to more than 450,000 passengers per year.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Sétif : L'aérogare fait peau neuve {{!}} El Watan|url=https://www.elwatan.com/regions/est/setif/setif-laerogare-fait-peau-neuve-2-25-04-2021|access-date=2021-08-27|website=www.elwatan.com}}</ref> |
Another extension and modernization of the terminal building was carried out between 2019 and 2021, doubling the airport's capacity from 250,000 passengers per year to more than 450,000 passengers per year.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Sétif : L'aérogare fait peau neuve {{!}} El Watan|url=https://www.elwatan.com/regions/est/setif/setif-laerogare-fait-peau-neuve-2-25-04-2021|access-date=2021-08-27|website=www.elwatan.com|archive-date=2021-05-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512205220/https://www.elwatan.com/regions/est/setif/setif-laerogare-fait-peau-neuve-2-25-04-2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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The airport has also been equipped with an [[Instrument landing system|ILS]] (Instrument Landing System).<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Facilities == |
== Facilities == |
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There is also a pavilion of honor next to the terminal, allowing the reception of political leaders from all over the country during their airport trips.<gallery> |
There is also a pavilion of honor next to the terminal, allowing the reception of political leaders from all over the country during their airport trips.<gallery> |
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File:Vue de l'exterieur de l'aérogare..jpg|Terminal of the airport. |
File:Vue de l'exterieur de l'aérogare..jpg|Terminal of the airport. |
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File:Hall de l'enregistrement..jpg|Interior of the airport. |
File:Hall de l'enregistrement..jpg|Interior of the airport. |
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File:Vue aérienne de l'aéroport de Sétif (Algérie).jpg|Global view of the airport. |
File:Vue aérienne de l'aéroport de Sétif (Algérie).jpg|Global view of the airport. |
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==Airlines and destinations== |
==Airlines and destinations== |
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|[[Transavia]] | [[Orly Airport|Paris–Orly]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Liu |first1=Jim |title=Air France / Transavia France S20 Algeria network expansion |url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/289953/air-france-transavia-france-s20-algeria-network-expansion/ |website=Routesonline |accessdate=28 February 2020}}</ref> |
|[[Transavia]] | [[Orly Airport|Paris–Orly]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Liu |first1=Jim |title=Air France / Transavia France S20 Algeria network expansion |url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/289953/air-france-transavia-france-s20-algeria-network-expansion/ |website=Routesonline |accessdate=28 February 2020}}</ref> |
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|[[Volotea]]|[[Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport|Lyon]], |
|[[Volotea]]|[[Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport|Lyon]], [[Marseille Provence Airport|Marseille]]<ref name="volotea.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.volotea.com/en/|title=VOLOTEA - Vuelos baratos, ofertas y billetes de avión a Europa|date=12 February 2022}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Airports established in 1945]] |
[[Category:Airports established in 1945]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Sétif Province]] |
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Sétif Province]] |
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[[Category:International airports]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:38, 17 November 2023
Ain Arnat Airport Sétif International Airport | |||||||||||
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Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
Operator | EGSA-Constantine | ||||||||||
Serves | Sétif, Algeria | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 3,330 ft / 1,015 m | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 36°10′40″N 05°19′45″E / 36.17778°N 5.32917°E | ||||||||||
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Sources: SkyVector[2] |
Ain Arnat Airport (IATA: QSF, ICAO: DAAS), also known as Sétif International Airport, is an airport serving Sétif, Algeria. It was opened in 1945.
Introduction
[edit]Setif airport is an international civilian-military airport serving the city of Setif in the region of the Highlands in southern Kabylia, and its region (wilayas of Setif and Bordj-Bou-Arreridj). The airport is managed by the EGSA Constantine.
This airport is also a military airport, hosting the 9th training helicopter regiment (9th RHE) of the Algerian Air Force, as well as an infantry training center and the 4th commando parachute regiment (4th RPC) of the Algerian army.
History
[edit]Before 1939
[edit]The airfield opened in 1919 when the territory was part of French Algeria. The 36th African Aviation Regiment was composed of three African Aviation Groups (GAA); the 3rd GAA was based at Sétif airfield, with the 544 and 549 squadrons.[3]
Before 1962
[edit]The base became Air Base 144 Sétif-Aïn Arnat. On October 1, 1947, the 3rd Artillery Aviation Group (GAOA 3) installed its aircraft.[4] On April 29, 1955, the Helicopter Group n°2 (GH 2) stationed its aircraft. On August 2, 1959, the helicopter base n°101 was created.[5] The base was dissolved in 1962.
Since 1962
[edit]After Algeria's independence, the airport was named "8 May 1945" in reference to the killings of Setif, Guelma and Kherrata that took place on that date.
The airport of Setif was a military airport from independence until 1993, when work began on the construction of the terminal building, and the airport was given a national vocation.[6]
Between 2005 and 2007 the terminal was expanded from 2,900 m2 to 6,590 m2, allowing the terminal to increase its capacity to 250,000 passengers/year.[6]
The runway and parking lot were rebuilt in 2016, and a taxiway was also built at the same time, which resulted in the airport being closed for 10 months.[7]
Another extension and modernization of the terminal building was carried out between 2019 and 2021, doubling the airport's capacity from 250,000 passengers per year to more than 450,000 passengers per year.[8]
Facilities
[edit]Runways
[edit]The airport has an asphalt concrete runway with a length of 3,000 m
Terminal
[edit]The airport has been renovated and modernized in general with the replacement of baggage carousels as well as the installation of duty free and 8 new stores as well as 4 airline offices and a bank branch.[8][9]
The terminal also has 10 check-in counters, 8 PAF filters at the level of departures, and at international arrivals, the airport has 11 boxes, one of which is dedicated to disabled persons.[8][9]
The terminal building has increased from a capacity of 250,000 passengers/year to 450,000 passengers/year and has an area of approximately 1,500 m2 to 6,000 m2. The terminal is now divided into two parts, domestic on one side and international on the other.[8][9]
There is also a pavilion of honor next to the terminal, allowing the reception of political leaders from all over the country during their airport trips.
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Terminal of the airport.
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Interior of the airport.
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Global view of the airport.
Airlines and destinations
[edit]Airlines | Destinations |
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Air Algérie | Algiers, Lyon, Paris–Orly |
Tassili Airlines | Algiers,[10] Oran |
Transavia | Paris–Orly[11] |
Volotea | Lyon, Marseille[12] |
Statistics
[edit]Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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National | 44 495 | 55 526 | 59 881 | 58 498 | 31 061 | 23 171 | 15 656 | 17 761 | 18 496 | 22 795 | 8 242 | 19 416 | 19 466 | 14 249 | 2 300 | |
International | 46 273 | 124 701 | 143 910 | 159 558 | 166 730 | 180 685 | 193 299 | 205 066 | 200 322 | 213 717 | 78 811 | 228 809 | 204 430 | 186 329 | 23 664 | |
Total | 90 768 | 180 227 | 203 791 | 218 056 | 197 791 | 203 856 | 208 955 | 222 827 | 218 818 | 236 512 | 87 053 | 248 225 | 223 896 | 200 578 | 25 964 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Statistiques des Passagers de 2011 à 2020" (PDF; 229 KB). egsa-constantine.dz (in French). EGSA Constantine. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
- ^ SkyVector - Setif Airport
- ^ "25-Aviation-Militaire-3". chezpeps.free.fr. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Aérodromes et bases 1945-1962" (PDF).
- ^ "LA BASE ALAT N° 101". ALAT.FR (in French). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ a b "Aéroport de Sétif - 08 Mai 1945". www.egsa-constantine.dz. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ CCTA. "Sétif-Infos : Fermeture de l'aéroport de Sétif à partir du 17 mars 2016 pour 10 mois". Collectif CCTA (in French). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ a b c d "Sétif : L'aérogare fait peau neuve | El Watan". www.elwatan.com. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ a b c N, Boutebna. "Projet d'extension et de reconfiguration de l'aérogare de Sétif". Setif Info (in French). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ Tassili Setif service
- ^ Liu, Jim. "Air France / Transavia France S20 Algeria network expansion". Routesonline. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
- ^ "VOLOTEA - Vuelos baratos, ofertas y billetes de avión a Europa". 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Statistiques du Trafic". www.egsa-constantine.dz. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
External links
[edit]- OurAirports - Ain Arnat
- Great Circle Mapper - Ain Arnat
- Setif International Airport
- Current weather for DAAS at NOAA/NWS