In Salah Airport

DAUI / INZ

In Salah, DZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
6 kt
250°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUI 042100Z 25006KT 6000 SCT046 23/M02 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 896 ft
SCT 4,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,496 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DAUI 041700Z 0418/0518 24014KT 8000 NSC PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0421 22020G30KT 3000 DRSA FEW040CB BECMG 0422/0424 20006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 14 kt
Visibility: 8 km
22:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 200° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUI
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 51°
5.6 kt 2.1 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 - DAUI

3,823 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.1%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
0.8%

In Salah Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 45°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 8.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
29.3%
E
25.3%
SE
3.2%
S
3.9%
SW
9.2%
W
5.9%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.4°C
Range: 1°C to 45°C
1°C 45°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,823 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

In Salah Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUI
IATA Code: INZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 896 ft MSL

Location

City: In Salah
Country: DZ
Latitude: 27.250999°
Longitude: 2.512020°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About In Salah Airport

Overview

In Salah Airport serves the desert region of central Algeria, located at coordinates 27.250999, 2.512020. Situated at an elevation of 896 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a remote desert landscape, supporting regional transportation and potentially resource exploration activities in the area.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions 87.6% of the time, with minimal periods of reduced visibility. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northeast at 45 degrees, averaging 9.3 knots with occasional gusts up to 44 knots. Temperature ranges widely from 1°C to 45°C, with an average of 22.3°C, suggesting significant diurnal temperature variations typical of desert environments.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 9,843 feet with an asphalted surface, providing substantial operational flexibility. Its desert location implies potential challenges with sand/dust conditions and rapid temperature changes. The terrain surrounding In Salah is characterized by arid, flat landscapes typical of the Algerian interior.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3.3 knots. October through December represent the most consistently favorable months for visual flight operations. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions with predictable wind patterns and excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

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.