Al Massira Airport

GMAD / AGA

Agadir (Temsia), MA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
7 kt
190°
6 km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GMAD 042130Z 19007KT 6000 FEW003 SCT023 BKN100 13/11 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 250 ft
FEW 300 ft AGL
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
550 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,550 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,250 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (250 ft)
Pressure Alt
138 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -42 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GMAD 041700Z 0418/0524 24014KT 9999 SCT023 SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MAD
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 91°
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 - GMAD

7,736 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.5%
MVFR
41.8%
IFR
5%
LIFR
3.7%

Al Massira Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 8.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 11% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 49°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 11%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.1%
NE
17.3%
E
13%
SE
4.5%
S
13.4%
SW
15.7%
W
20.4%
NW
1.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.3°C
Range: 1°C to 49°C
1°C 49°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

December January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,736 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Al Massira Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GMAD
IATA Code: AGA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 250 ft MSL

Location

City: Agadir (Temsia)
Country: MA
Latitude: 30.322478°
Longitude: -9.412003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Al Massira Airport

Overview

Al Massira Airport serves the Agadir region in southwestern Morocco, functioning as a critical transportation hub for the area. Located at coordinates 30.322478, -9.412003, this large airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for commercial and potentially military operations. With an elevation of 250 feet mean sea level, the airport is situated in a coastal geographical context.

Flying Conditions

As a coastal airport, Al Massira experiences maritime-influenced weather patterns typical of Morocco's Atlantic region. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations given the airport's proximity to the ocean, with the primary runway (09/27) oriented to accommodate prevailing wind conditions. The substantial 10,499-foot asphalt runway provides significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Notable Features

The airport's extended runway length suggests capability for handling large commercial aircraft and potentially serving as a regional transportation center. Its location near Agadir indicates potential interactions with complex terrain, including coastal and potentially mountainous surrounding landscapes. The substantial runway length of 10,499 feet enables operations for wide-body aircraft and provides excellent runway performance characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27's extensive length offers pilots multiple approach options with significant margin for safe landing and takeoff operations. Given the airport's coastal positioning, wind assessment during approach and departure becomes critically important for safe navigation. Pilots should carefully evaluate local wind conditions and utilize the full runway length when planning approach and landing strategies.

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

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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.