Bou Saada Airport

DAAD / BUJ

Ouled Sidi Brahim, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
15 kt
150°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAAD 040900Z 15015KT 4000 BLDU FEW026 SCT100 18/02 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,506 ft
FEW 2,600 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,106 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,506 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DAAD 040800Z 0409/0418 14008KT 6000 FEW026 SCT100 BECMG 0412/0415 18015KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:18Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
12:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 180° 15 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAD
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
7,218 ft 98 ft ASP 42°
5.1 kt 14.1 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAAD

2,120 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.4%
MVFR
39.2%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.3%

Bou Saada Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
15.5%
N
13.2%
S
4.7%
W
26.9%
NE
12.1%
NW
19.2%
SE
4.6%
SW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.5°C
Range: -1°C to 38°C
-1°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

March November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,120 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bou Saada Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAAD
IATA Code: BUJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,506 ft MSL

Location

City: Ouled Sidi Brahim
Country: DZ
Latitude: 35.332500°
Longitude: 4.206390°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bou Saada Airport

Overview

Bou Saada Airport serves the Ouled Sidi Brahim region in Algeria, positioned at an elevation of 1506 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (04/22) measuring 7218 feet in length, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in this geographic area. The airport's infrastructure supports various aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bou Saada Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 58.8% of observations supporting VFR and 40% in marginal VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west (270°) at an average of 7.1 knots, with temperature ranges from -1°C to 38°C. October, November, and September represent the most consistent VFR months for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's runway (04/22) is asphalted and oriented to take maximum advantage of local wind patterns. With 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 5.6 knots, the runway offers excellent operational flexibility. The airport's elevation at 1506 feet MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment that requires standard mountainous region considerations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent wind alignment on runway 04/22, with westerly winds being the most consistent. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of restricted visibility or fog (only 0.4% of observations). Temperature variations suggest pilots should plan for potential density altitude considerations during warmer months.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.