Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport

DAUB / BSK

Biskra, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
16 kt
110°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUB 040900Z 11016KT 6000 DRSA NSC 23/02 Q1017

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DAUB 040500Z 0406/0506 12015KT 6000 FEW033 BKN100 TEMPO 0406/0418 11015G30KT 3000 DRSA TEMPO 0420/0506 FEW030CB BKN040 PROB40 TEMPO 0422/0506 4000 -TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 15 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
20:00Z TEMPO
+11h
MVFR
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUB
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
9,469 ft 148 ft ASP 130°
15.0 kt 5.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAUB

3,838 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.7%
MVFR
15.2%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.2%

Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
7.1%
E
14.7%
SE
11.1%
S
3.4%
SW
4.2%
W
7.4%
NW
37.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.2°C
Range: 4°C to 39°C
4°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,838 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUB
IATA Code: BSK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 289 ft MSL

Location

City: Biskra
Country: DZ
Latitude: 34.793301°
Longitude: 5.738230°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,469 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport

Overview

Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport serves the city of Biskra in northeastern Algeria, situated at an elevation of 289 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides essential regional aviation infrastructure with its single runway 13/31, measuring 9,469 feet in length and constructed with asphalt surface. Its strategic location supports both commercial and potentially military aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 86.7% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest (315°) at an average speed of 6.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 46 knots. Temperature ranges from 4°C to 39°C, with an average of 18.8°C, indicating significant thermal variations that pilots should consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 34.793301, 5.738230, the airport is positioned in a region with potentially challenging desert environmental conditions. The runway demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions for runway 13/31 and an average crosswind component of only 2.2 knots. Visibility is consistently excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the optimal months for VFR operations, offering the most stable flying conditions. Pilots should anticipate northwest wind patterns when planning approaches, with the runway well-aligned to prevailing wind directions. The low occurrence of adverse weather (IFR conditions at only 0.3%) suggests generally predictable and straightforward approach and landing scenarios.

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.