El Golea Airport

DAUE / ELG

El Menia, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
4 kt
230°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUE 050600Z 23004KT 5000 NSC 11/M02 Q1015

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUE
10
28
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 5,906 ft 148 ft ASP 102°
2.5 kt 3.2 kt
128° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 180°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAUE

3,817 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.5%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
1.2%

El Golea Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.7%
NE
15.4%
E
20.9%
SE
7.4%
S
4.6%
SW
6.4%
W
9.6%
NW
10.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.4°C
Range: -3°C to 42°C
-3°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,817 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Golea Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUE
IATA Code: ELG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,306 ft MSL

Location

City: El Menia
Country: DZ
Latitude: 30.580732°
Longitude: 2.861595°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About El Golea Airport

Overview

El Golea Airport is a medium-sized airport located in El Menia, Algeria, situated at an elevation of 1,306 feet MSL. The airport serves the central-western region of Algeria, providing critical aviation infrastructure in a desert environment. Its geographic coordinates at 30.580732, 2.861595 indicate a location in an arid, sparsely populated area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at El Golea are predominantly favorable for flight operations, with VFR conditions present 87.5% of the time. Temperatures range widely from -3°C to 42°C, with an average of 17.8°C, presenting potential performance considerations for aircraft. Wind patterns are consistent from the north, averaging 5.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 36 knots, but maintaining generally stable conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways: 10/28 at 5,906 feet and 18/36 at 9,843 feet, providing substantial operational flexibility. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 3.5 and 3.7 knots respectively. The high elevation and desert location suggest potential density altitude considerations during hot periods.

Approach Considerations

October through December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with negligible fog occurrence (0.3% of observations). The dual runway configuration allows for optimal wind-aligned approaches, with consistent wind patterns from the north facilitating predictable landing and takeoff conditions.

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.