Ben Slimane Airport

GMMB / GMD

Ben Slimane, MA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
14 kt
200° G25 kt
8 km
Visibility
1,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GMMB 041300Z 20014G25KT 8000 BKN013 SCT080 BKN200 12/08 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 627 ft
BKN 1,300 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,927 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,627 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,627 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (627 ft)
Pressure Alt
665 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 455 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MMB
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
10,085 ft 150 ft ASP 141°
7.0 kt 12.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GMMB

3,994 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43.9%
MVFR
39.7%
IFR
12.2%
LIFR
4.3%

Ben Slimane Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.3%
NE
6.8%
E
8.4%
SE
10.5%
S
26%
SW
16.2%
W
7.8%
NW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16°C
Range: 5°C to 38°C
5°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

November September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,994 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ben Slimane Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GMMB
IATA Code: GMD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 627 ft MSL

Location

City: Ben Slimane
Country: MA
Latitude: 33.655399°
Longitude: -7.221450°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 10,085 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ben Slimane Airport

Ben Slimane Airport (GMMB/GMD) is located in Ben Slimane, MA at an elevation of 627 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 10,085 feet.

Weather Profile

GMMB is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 43.9% of the time across 3,994 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 16.5% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GMMB come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 16°C (61°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.97 to 10.33 inHg (338-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,994 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.