Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport

DABS / TEE

Tébessi, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
14 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DABS 041300Z 15014KT 9999 FEW033 SCT100 21/04 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,661 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,961 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,661 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DABS 041100Z 0412/0512 14009KT 9999 FEW033 PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0421 15015G25KT 4000 DRSA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABS
11 ✈️
29
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 113°
10.7 kt 9.0 kt
40° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
7,874 ft 98 ft ASP 122°
12.1 kt 7.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DABS

3,930 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.3%
MVFR
9.2%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 70 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 70 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.7%
NE
3.7%
E
19.4%
SE
13.4%
S
6.8%
SW
8.5%
W
25.4%
NW
17.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.9°C
Range: -3°C to 35°C
-3°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,930 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DABS
IATA Code: TEE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,661 ft MSL

Location

City: Tébessi
Country: DZ
Latitude: 35.431599°
Longitude: 8.120720°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport

Overview

Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport is a medium-sized airport located in northeastern Algeria, positioned at coordinates 35.431599, 8.120720. Situated at an elevation of 2661 feet mean sea level, the airport serves the Tébessi region with two asphalt runways capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with 90% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 35°C, with an average of 13.4°C, providing generally stable atmospheric conditions. Wind patterns are consistently easterly at an average of 5.8 knots, with September through November offering the most favorable flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial runways: 11/29 measuring 9,843 feet and 12/30 measuring 7,874 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate remarkably consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind at approximately 2.3-2.4 knots. The airport's moderate elevation and geographical positioning contribute to predictable meteorological patterns.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable visual conditions with exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles. The consistent easterly winds suggest minimal wind-related approach complications, with negligible instances of instrument or low-visibility conditions (less than 0.5% combined IFR/LIFR reports). The dual runway configuration provides flexibility for approaches from multiple directions while maintaining excellent wind alignment.

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.