El Alamein International Airport

HEAL / DBB

El Alamein, EG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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15:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
6 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HEAL 041500Z 33006KT 9999 SCT020 17/10 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 154 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,154 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (154 ft)
Pressure Alt
-139 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 138 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HEAL 041700Z 0418/0524 32008KT 9999 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAL
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
11,479 ft 148 ft ASP 130°
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 - HEAL

1,878 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.6%
MVFR
13%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
2%

El Alamein International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 33°C with an average of 20.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.9%
NE
6.1%
E
3.5%
SE
4.8%
S
6.3%
SW
11.9%
W
22.5%
NW
22.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.9°C
Range: 6°C to 33°C
6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,878 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Alamein International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HEAL
IATA Code: DBB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 154 ft MSL

Location

City: El Alamein
Country: EG
Latitude: 30.924324°
Longitude: 28.461610°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 11,479 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About El Alamein International Airport

Overview

El Alamein International Airport is a medium-sized airport located in the coastal region of Egypt at 30.924324, 28.461610. Situated near the historic World War II battlefield site, the airport sits at an elevation of 154 feet above mean sea level and features a single runway 13/31 measuring 11,479 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at El Alamein are predominantly VFR, with 85.2% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The prevailing wind is from the north at an average of 8.4 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 32 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 33°C, with an average of 21.6°C, making for generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location influences its meteorological characteristics, with consistent northern winds and excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Calm wind conditions occur 1.4% of the time, and the airport experiences minimal low-visibility events, with less than 1.4% of observations reporting fog or extremely restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 4.8 knots. September, October, and December represent the best months for VFR operations, providing optimal flying conditions with minimal meteorological constraints.

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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.