Nonstop flight route between Biskra, Algeria and Norfolk, Virginia, United States:
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Biskra Ouakda Airport (BSK), Biskra, Algeria and Naval Station Norfolk (NGU), Norfolk, Virginia, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,442 miles (or 7,149 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Biskra Ouakda Airport and Naval Station Norfolk, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Biskra Ouakda Airport and Naval Station Norfolk. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
IATA / ICAO Codes: | BSK / DAUB |
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Location: | Biskra, Algeria |
GPS Coordinates: | 34°47'36"N by 5°44'17"E |
Area Served: | Biskra |
Operator/Owner: | EGSA Constantine |
Airport Type: | Public |
Elevation: | 289 feet (88 meters) |
# of Runways: | 1 |
View all routes: | Routes from BSK |
More Information: | BSK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
IATA / ICAO Codes: | NGU / KNGU |
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Location: | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
GPS Coordinates: | 36°56'42"N by 76°18'47"W |
Operator/Owner: | United States Navy |
Airport Type: | Military: Naval Station |
# of Runways: | 1 |
View all routes: | Routes from NGU |
More Information: | NGU Maps & Info |
Facts about Biskra Ouakda Airport (BSK):
- The closest airport to Biskra Ouakda Airport (BSK) is Mostépha Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ), which is located 74 miles (119 kilometers) NNE of BSK.
- In addition to being known as "Biskra Ouakda Airport", another name for BSK is "Mohamed Khider Airport (Biskra)".
- Biskra Ouakda Airport (BSK) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Biskra Ouakda Airport's relatively low elevation of 289 feet, planes can take off or land at Biskra Ouakda Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Biskra Ouakda Airport (BSK) is Gisborne Airport (GIS), which is located 11,931 miles (19,201 kilometers) away in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Facts about Naval Station Norfolk (NGU):
- In July 1940, the Federal government began dredging Willoughby Bay and the Naval Air Station seaplane operating area at Breezy Point, Virginia was constructed from reclaimed marshlands at the mouth of Mason Creek, Virginia.
- Hangars, a new dispensary, three runways, magazine areas, warehouses, barracks and docking areas were patterned after similar existing airfields.
- The closest airport to Naval Station Norfolk (NGU) is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), which is located only 7 miles (11 kilometers) ESE of NGU.
- In January 1923, the Secretary of the Navy ordered a detailed study of the capacity of the bases and stations during war and peace.
- Naval Station Norfolk (NGU) currently has only 1 runway.
- Important historical events were taking place on the air side of the station as well.
- In addition to being known as "Naval Station Norfolk", another name for NGU is "Chambers Field".
- On July 12, 1921, the name was changed again under the command of Capt.
- By then, the air detachment was recognized as one of the most important sources of trained naval aviators.
- The increased pace of operations made it necessary to further physical plant growth.
- The furthest airport from Naval Station Norfolk (NGU) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,762 miles (18,929 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.