Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport

DAUB / BSK

Biskra, DZ

Last Updated
Jul 26, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
43°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
350°
6 km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUB 261900Z 35004KT 6000 FEW036TCU BKN040 43/06 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 289 ft
FEW 3,600 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,889 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,289 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,000 feet and 6 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 3,600 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 43°C (109°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 18:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DAUB 261700Z 2618/2718 09008KT 6000 FEW040 SCT100 TEMPO 2618/2622 FEW033CB BKN040 BECMG 2622/2624 30016KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:36Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
22:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 300° 16 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUB
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
9,469 ft 148 ft ASP 130°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAUB

7,077 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.5%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 56°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
16.2%
N
11.7%
S
5.6%
W
7.6%
NE
8.2%
NW
28.9%
SE
14.5%
SW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.1°C
Range: 3°C to 56°C
3°C 56°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,077 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

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.