Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport

DAAT / TMR

Tamanrasset, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
14 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAAT 040900Z 10014KT 9999 SCT046 SCT100 20/M01 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,518 ft
SCT 4,600 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,118 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,518 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DAAT 040500Z 0406/0506 08010KT 9999 SCT046 SCT100 PROB40 TEMPO 0406/0412 08015G25KT DRSA FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAT
02
20
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 22°
2.9 kt 13.7 kt
78° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 82°
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAAT

7,571 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.3%
MVFR
1.3%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.8%
NE
8.9%
E
21%
SE
18.8%
S
8%
SW
5.3%
W
10.3%
NW
13.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.2°C
Range: -1°C to 37°C
-1°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,571 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAAT
IATA Code: TMR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,518 ft MSL

Location

City: Tamanrasset
Country: DZ
Latitude: 22.811501°
Longitude: 5.451080°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport

Overview

Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport serves Tamanrasset in southern Algeria, functioning as a critical medium-sized airport in a remote desert region. Located at a high elevation of 4518 ft MSL, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for this challenging geographical area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences consistently excellent visual flight conditions, with 98.5% of observations reporting VFR weather. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 37°C, with an average of 20.1°C, indicating significant diurnal temperature variations. Prevailing winds from the east (90°) average 6.1 knots, with maximum gusts up to 36 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial asphalt runways: 02/20 at 11,811 ft and 08/26 at 10,171 ft, providing robust operational flexibility. Its high desert elevation and geographic location suggest potential challenges with density altitude and thermal conditions typical of arid mountainous environments.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components (4.7 kt for 02/20, 3.7 kt for 08/26). September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations, offering optimal flying conditions with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

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

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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.