Beni Mellal Airport

GMMD / BEM

Oulad Yaich, MA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
19:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GMMD 041900Z 22004KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030TCU BKN100 08/08 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,694 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,694 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,694 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,694 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
958 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,694 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,672 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,239 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
MMD
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
 8,169 ft 148 ft ASP 0°
↑ 3.9 kt • ↔ 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GMMD

2,210 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.4%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
1%

Beni Mellal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
4.7%
E
5.8%
SE
5.8%
S
10.3%
SW
22.7%
W
24.8%
NW
14.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.8°C
Range: 0°C to 40°C
0°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,210 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beni Mellal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GMMD
IATA Code: BEM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,694 ft MSL

Location

City: Oulad Yaich
Country: MA
Latitude: 32.401895°
Longitude: -6.315905°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,169 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
220°@4kt
Density Alt
1694ft, 8°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Beni Mellal Airport

Beni Mellal Airport (GMMD/BEM) is located in Oulad Yaich, MA at an elevation of 1,694 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 8,169 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,210 weather observations shows GMMD maintains VFR conditions 83.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 2.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GMMD come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 5.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.9%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F), averaging 17.8°C (64°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10 to 10.32 inHg (339-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,210 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.