Mohamed Khider Airport serves Biskra, a city in northeastern Algeria often called the 'gateway to the Sahara' due to its position at the edge of the desert. The airport is named after Mohamed Khider, a prominent Algerian independence activist and founding member of the Front de Libération Nationale (FLN). The airport handles domestic routes connecting Biskra to Algiers and other Algerian cities, as well as some international charter and scheduled services. It plays an important role in supporting the region's economy, which is centered on agriculture, tourism, and petroleum activities. Biskra Airport operates under the authority of the Entreprise de Gestion des Services Aéroportuaires (EGSA), which manages a number of regional airports across Algeria.