Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport

DAUA / AZR

Adrar, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
8 kt
70°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUA 050800Z 07008KT 8000 NSC 12/M03 Q1016

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DAUA 050500Z 0506/0606 VRB02KT 8000 NSC BECMG 0511/0514 28010KT BECMG 0521/0524 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:19Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 8 km
11:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 280° 10 kt
21:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR VRB 2 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUA
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 40°
6.9 kt 4.0 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 - DAUA

3,811 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.9%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
0.9%

Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.7%
N
21.3%
S
10.6%
W
5.3%
NE
27.4%
NW
6.1%
SE
7.4%
SW
7.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.9°C
Range: 0°C to 42°C
0°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,811 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUA
IATA Code: AZR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 919 ft MSL

Location

City: Adrar
Country: DZ
Latitude: 27.837601°
Longitude: -0.186414°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport

Overview

Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport serves the Adrar region in Algeria, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 919 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 27.837601, -0.186414, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in this desert region of southwestern Algeria.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly visual flight conditions, with 86.6% of observations reporting VFR weather. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from 0°C to 42°C, with an average of 20.5°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 9.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (04/22) measuring 9,843 feet with an asphalt surface. The geographic location suggests a desert environment with minimal atmospheric moisture, reflected in the consistently high visibility averages of 10 statute miles and zero reported fog incidents. October through December represent the most favorable VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% compatible wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 4.2 knots. Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the northeast quadrant, providing predictable approach and departure conditions throughout the year.

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
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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.