DABT - Batna, Algeria

World Heritage Sites Air Adventure: Out of Africa
Flight 9 – 10/20/2024

Whew—today was a real challenge! I had to do some serious scud running and race the sunset, but I made it. Departed DAUZ, then routed through DAUH, DAUU, DAUG, and DAUB, weaving through a tight valley to locate and fly over the World Heritage Site: the spectacular Roman ruins of Timgad. The ancient city’s grid layout and surviving arches were an incredible sight from the air.

Finally, I landed at Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport (DABT) in Batna, Algeria, just as daylight was fading. Huge thanks to the ForeFlight app on my iPad—it’s been a total game changer for navigating and pinpointing all these UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the journey.Read more