Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport

DATM / BMW

Bordj Badji Mokhtar, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
02:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
7 kt
180°
8 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DATM 040200Z 18007KT 8000 FEW046 SCT100 22/M02 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,303 ft
FEW 4,600 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,903 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,303 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DATM 032300Z 0400/0409 22010KT 8000 FEW046 SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ATM
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
 9,843 ft 148 ft ASPH 0°
↑ 1.2 kt • ↔ 6.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DATM

3,691 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.5%
MVFR
21.5%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
0.9%

Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
28.3%
NE
18.9%
E
15.3%
SE
7.6%
S
7.9%
SW
4.6%
W
7%
NW
10.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.9°C
Range: 5°C to 43°C
5°C 43°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,691 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DATM
IATA Code: BMW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,303 ft MSL

Location

City: Bordj Badji Mokhtar
Country: DZ
Latitude: 21.377800°
Longitude: 0.926980°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
180°@7kt
Density Alt
1303ft, 22°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport

Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (DATM/BMW) is located in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, DZ at an elevation of 1,303 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 9,843 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,691 weather observations shows DATM maintains VFR conditions 74.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 21.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at DATM come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, December, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F), averaging 23.9°C (75°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.12 to 10.14 inHg (343-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,691 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.