Illizi Takhamalt Airport

DAAP / VVZ

Illizi, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
280°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAAP 050800Z 28004KT 5000 NSC 22/04 Q1017

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DAAP 050500Z 0506/0515 30006KT 6000 NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 300° 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAP
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
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 - DAAP

3,768 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.8%
MVFR
10%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
0.8%

Illizi Takhamalt Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 55 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 55 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.9%
NE
11%
E
24.7%
SE
12.6%
S
10.5%
SW
7.3%
W
11.1%
NW
11.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.3°C
Range: 1°C to 41°C
1°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,768 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Illizi Takhamalt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAAP
IATA Code: VVZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,778 ft MSL

Location

City: Illizi
Country: DZ
Latitude: 26.723499°
Longitude: 8.622650°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Illizi Takhamalt Airport

Overview

Illizi Takhamalt Airport serves the remote southeastern region of Algeria, located in the Illizi Province near the Sahara Desert. As a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 1778 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in a challenging desert environment. The airport's single runway 09/27 offers 9843 feet of asphalted surface for various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Illizi Takhamalt are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 90.8% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 5.7 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 55 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 3°C to 41°C, with an average of 21.1°C, reflecting the desert climate's extreme temperature characteristics.

Notable Features

The airport is positioned at coordinates 26.723499, 8.622650 in a desert terrain characterized by its high elevation and arid landscape. Winds predominantly originate from the east (90°), which significantly influences local flying conditions. The consistently clear visibility, averaging 10 statute miles with no recorded fog events, provides excellent visual navigation opportunities.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and November. The long 9843-foot runway provides substantial landing and takeoff flexibility for various aircraft types operating in this challenging desert environment.

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.