Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport

DAOB / TID

Tiaret, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
16 kt
120°
3 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAOB 041100Z 12016KT 3000 DRDU NSC 16/01 Q1015

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD DAOB 040732Z 0406/0506 08010KT 3000 HZ NSC BECMG 0410/0413 18020KT PROB40 TEMPO 0410/0418 1500 BLDU BECMG 0420/0423 32014KT NSW SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:50Z BASE
+0h
IFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Haze
20:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 320° 14 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOB
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 81°
12.3 kt 10.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAOB

3,839 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.1%
MVFR
33.3%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.2%

Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 47 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 47 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
3.7%
E
8.2%
SE
3.2%
S
16.2%
SW
21.9%
W
36.3%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -3°C to 35°C
-3°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,839 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAOB
IATA Code: TID
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,245 ft MSL

Location

City: Tiaret
Country: DZ
Latitude: 35.341099°
Longitude: 1.463150°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport

Overview

Abdelhafid Boussouf Bou Chekif Airport serves the Tiaret region in Algeria, offering a medium-sized airport facility at a significant elevation of 3,245 feet MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various flight operations with its substantial 9,843-foot asphalted runway.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 71% of observations showing good visual flight rules and an additional 27.7% in marginal VFR. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270 degrees, averaging 8 knots with occasional gusts up to 47 knots. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 35°C, with an average of 12.3°C, suggesting significant seasonal variation.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 3,245 feet MSL introduces potential performance considerations for aircraft operations. Its single runway (08/26) is oriented to align well with prevailing westerly winds, with 100% wind favorability and an average crosswind of only 3.9 knots. The geographic location suggests potential terrain interactions that pilots should assess during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for airport operations. With runway 08/26 offering excellent wind alignment, pilots can anticipate straightforward approaches with minimal wind-related complications. The extended 9,843-foot runway provides ample landing and takeoff distance for most aircraft types operating at this elevation.

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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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.