Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

DAUG / GHA

El Atteuf, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
10 kt
260°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUG 050400Z 26010KT 8000 NSC 16/M03 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DAUG 042300Z 0500/0524 16012KT 8000 SCT040 BECMG 0508/0511 24010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:01Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: 8 km
08:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 240° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUG
12
30 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
10,171 ft 197 ft ASP 122°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
18/36 7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 183°
2.2 kt 9.7 kt
77° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAUG

3,874 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83%
MVFR
11.1%
IFR
4%
LIFR
1.9%

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 8.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.5%
NE
10.3%
E
11.8%
SE
5%
S
5.4%
SW
7.1%
W
17.3%
NW
20.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.6°C
Range: 3°C to 40°C
3°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,874 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUG
IATA Code: GHA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,512 ft MSL

Location

City: El Atteuf
Country: DZ
Latitude: 32.384102°
Longitude: 3.794110°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

Overview

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport serves the El Atteuf region in Algeria, situated at an elevation of 1512 feet MSL. The airport is a medium-sized facility with two substantial asphalted runways, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly excellent VFR conditions, with 90.2% of observations showing clear flying weather. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 40°C, with an average of 17.9°C, presenting moderate thermal conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at an average of 7.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots, and calm periods occurring 9.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 12/30 at 10,171 feet and 18/36 at 7,874 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Located at coordinates 32.384102, 3.794110, the airport is positioned in a region with stable atmospheric conditions, demonstrated by exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Both runways offer 100% favorable wind conditions, with modest average crosswinds of 4.7-4.9 knots. October, November, and September represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations, providing optimal approach and departure conditions for pilots navigating this airport.

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.