Timimoun Airport

DAUT / TMX

Timimoun, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
3 kt
30°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUT 050400Z 03003KT 9000 NSC 11/M03 Q1013

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DAUT 050200Z 0503/0512 VRB02KT 9000 NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 9 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUT
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 56°
2.6 kt 1.5 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 - DAUT

3,809 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.2%
MVFR
9.7%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
0.6%

Timimoun Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.3%
NE
26.2%
E
26.4%
SE
6%
S
7.6%
SW
12.6%
W
5.9%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.3°C
Range: 1°C to 41°C
1°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,809 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Timimoun Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUT
IATA Code: TMX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,027 ft MSL

Location

City: Timimoun
Country: DZ
Latitude: 29.237101°
Longitude: 0.276033°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Timimoun Airport

Overview

Timimoun Airport serves the region of Timimoun in Algeria, situated at an elevation of 1027 feet MSL. As a medium airport, it provides essential aviation infrastructure in a desert environment, located at coordinates 29.237101, 0.276033. The airport features a single asphalt runway (06/24) measuring 9,843 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 91.9% of observations indicating good visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 41°C, with an average of 19.8°C, creating potentially challenging thermal conditions. Wind patterns are consistent from the northeast (45°), averaging 8.1 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots.

Notable Features

Situated in a desert region, Timimoun Airport operates in an environment characterized by significant temperature variations and consistent wind patterns. The surrounding terrain is likely to produce unique thermal and wind conditions that pilots should anticipate, particularly during approach and departure. Calm wind conditions are rare, occurring in only 0.6% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 3.3 knots. October, November, and December represent the best VFR months for operations, providing the most consistent flying conditions. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind variations and desert-specific atmospheric conditions during approach and landing.

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.