Biskra Airport

Mohamed Khider Airport or Biskra Ouakda Airport is an airport in Algeria, located approximately 12 km north-northeast of Oumache; about 200 km south-southwest of Constantine.

History

During World War II, the airport was known as "Biskra Airfield". It was a major United States Twelfth Air Force base of operations during the North African campaign against the German Afrika Korps. Known combat units assigned to the airfield were: 97th Bombardment Group B-17 Flying Fortress ; 301st Bombardment Group B-17 Flying Fortress ; 1st Fighter Group P-38 Lightning ; HQ, 5th Bombardment Wing.

Airlines and destinations

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Biskra Airport: