Houari Boumediene Airport

DAAG / ALG

Algiers, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6 kt
60°
6 km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAAG 041930Z 06006KT 6000 FEW030 BKN200 22/07 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 82 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,082 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,082 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DAAG 041700Z 0418/0518 16012KT 4000 HZ FEW040 BKN100 BECMG 0418/0421 26010KT 6000 NSW PROB40 TEMPO 0419/0506 26015G25KT FEW026CB BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:44Z BASE
+0h
IFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAG
05 ✈️
23
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
11,483 ft 197 ft ASP 53°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
11,483 ft 148 ft ASP 92°
5.2 kt 3.0 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 - DAAG

7,555 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.6%
MVFR
7.1%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
1%

Houari Boumediene Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 78 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 78 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
10%
E
5.9%
SE
4.9%
S
14.7%
SW
23.3%
W
25.1%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.5°C
Range: 1°C to 37°C
1°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,555 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Houari Boumediene Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAAG
IATA Code: ALG
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 82 ft MSL

Location

City: Algiers
Country: DZ
Latitude: 36.693886°
Longitude: 3.214531°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Houari Boumediene Airport

Overview

Houari Boumediene Airport serves as the primary international airport for Algiers, Algeria, located at coordinates 36.693886, 3.214531. As a large airport situated at 82 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for both international and domestic air transportation in the region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 82 ft MSL suggests a relatively low-altitude environment with potentially stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots should note the two parallel runways (05/23 and 09/27), each 11,483 feet long and surfaced with asphalt, which provide significant operational flexibility across different wind conditions.

Notable Features

Positioned near the Mediterranean coastline, Houari Boumediene Airport presents a coastal airport environment that may experience maritime atmospheric influences. The airport's substantial runway lengths (11,483 ft) accommodate a wide range of aircraft types, from regional commuters to large international wide-body jets.

Approach Considerations

With two parallel runways oriented at 050/230 and 090/270 degrees, pilots have multiple approach options depending on prevailing winds and air traffic control instructions. The extensive runway lengths of 11,483 feet provide generous landing and takeoff margins for most commercial and cargo aircraft operating in the region.

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
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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.