Mecheria Airport

DAAY / MZW

Mecheria, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
18 kt
180°
3 km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAAY 041600Z 18018KT 3000 DRDU SCT030 BKN100 13/M05 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,855 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,855 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,855 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DAAY 041100Z 0412/0421 18018G28KT 3000 DRSA BKN100 PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0418 1500 BLSA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:48Z BASE
+0h
IFR 180° 18 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Drifting Sand

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAY
06
24
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 11,780 ft 150 ft ASP 51°
11.3 kt 14.0 kt
129° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
9,436 ft 100 ft ASP 160°
17.7 kt 3.1 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 - DAAY

3,817 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.9%
MVFR
43%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
3.5%

Mecheria Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.8%
NE
4.9%
E
2.1%
SE
4.3%
S
17.9%
SW
23.8%
W
20.8%
NW
11.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.8°C
Range: -4°C to 34°C
-4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,817 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mecheria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAAY
IATA Code: MZW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,855 ft MSL

Location

City: Mecheria
Country: DZ
Latitude: 33.535900°
Longitude: -0.242353°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 11,780 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 9,436 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Mecheria Airport

Overview

Mecheria Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Algeria, situated at an elevation of 3,855 feet mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates 33.535900, -0.242353, the airport serves the region around Mecheria with two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Mecheria Airport predominantly support visual flight rules (VFR), with 52.4% of observations in VFR and 43.1% in marginal VFR conditions. The airport experiences prevailing southwest winds averaging 9 knots, with temperatures ranging from -4°C to 34°C and an average of 13.1°C. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable flying months.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 06/24 measuring 11,780 feet and 17/35 measuring 9,436 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Wind data indicates exceptionally consistent runway alignment, with both runways experiencing 100% favorable wind conditions and modest average crosswind components of 5.7 and 5.4 knots respectively. The high elevation of 3,855 feet will require pilots to consider density altitude effects, particularly during warmer months.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect reliable wind conditions with a prevailing southwest direction at 225 degrees. The extensive runway lengths and minimal crosswind suggest flexible approach options. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with negligible fog occurrence (0.4%) and no significant low visibility events, providing generally stable approach conditions throughout the year.

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.