Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

DAUG / GHA

El Atteuf, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 6, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
4 kt
230°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUG 060800Z 23004KT CAVOK 13/00 Q1018

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF DAUG 060500Z 0606/0706 30008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
AUG
12
30
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 10,171 ft 197 ft ASP 122°
1.2 kt 3.8 kt
108° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 183°
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 - DAUG

3,896 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.5%
MVFR
11.5%
IFR
4%
LIFR
2%

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 8.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.4%
NE
10.3%
E
11.7%
SE
5.1%
S
5.6%
SW
7.1%
W
17.3%
NW
20.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.6°C
Range: 3°C to 40°C
3°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,896 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUG
IATA Code: GHA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,512 ft MSL

Location

City: El Atteuf
Country: DZ
Latitude: 32.384102°
Longitude: 3.794110°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

Overview

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport serves the El Atteuf region in Algeria, situated at an elevation of 1512 feet MSL. The airport is a medium-sized facility with two substantial asphalted runways, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly excellent VFR conditions, with 90.2% of observations showing clear flying weather. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 40°C, with an average of 17.9°C, presenting moderate thermal conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at an average of 7.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots, and calm periods occurring 9.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 12/30 at 10,171 feet and 18/36 at 7,874 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Located at coordinates 32.384102, 3.794110, the airport is positioned in a region with stable atmospheric conditions, demonstrated by exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Both runways offer 100% favorable wind conditions, with modest average crosswinds of 4.7-4.9 knots. October, November, and September represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations, providing optimal approach and departure conditions for pilots navigating this airport.

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
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.