Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport

DAOO / ORN

Es-Sénia, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
5 kt
100°
7 km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAOO 040600Z 10005KT 7000 BKN026 13/12 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 295 ft
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,895 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DAOO 040500Z 0406/0506 08008KT 6000 SCT026 SCT100 PROB30 TEMPO 0406/0409 2000 BR SCT010 BECMG 0412/0415 22015KT PROB40 TEMPO 0418/0424 5000 -TSRA FEW026CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:26Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
12:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 220° 15 kt
18:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOO
07L ✈️
25R
07R
25L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 07L
11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 67°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
07R/25L 9,843 ft 148 ft CON
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAOO

7,448 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.8%
MVFR
15.2%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
1.2%

Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.2%
NE
10.4%
E
2.6%
SE
2.6%
S
16.1%
SW
36.1%
W
7.8%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.2°C
Range: 1°C to 35°C
1°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,448 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAOO
IATA Code: ORN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 295 ft MSL

Location

City: Es-Sénia
Country: DZ
Latitude: 35.623901°
Longitude: -0.621183°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport

Overview

Oran Es-Sénia International Airport serves the coastal region of western Algeria, located near the city of Oran. As a medium-sized international airport with two substantial runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial and regional air traffic in the area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 85.2% of observations showing clear weather suitable for visual flight. Wind patterns are consistently from the southwest at an average of 7.2 knots, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 35°C and an average of 16.8°C. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

Situated at 295 feet above mean sea level, the airport features two parallel runways with similar wind characteristics. The primary runway 07L/25R extends 11,811 feet and is asphalt-surfaced, while the secondary runway 07R/25L is 9,843 feet with a concrete surface. Both runways show 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of 4.4 knots.

Approach Considerations

The most favorable months for VFR operations are October, September, and November, offering optimal flying conditions. Given the consistent southwest wind pattern, approaches on runways 07 and 25 are typically straightforward, with minimal wind-related complications. Pilots should note the low probability of adverse weather, with less than 2% of observations showing IFR or worse conditions.

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

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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.