Bou Saada Airport

DAAD / BUJ

Ouled Sidi Brahim, DZ

Last Updated
Jul 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
3 kt
40°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAAD 041000Z 04003KT CAVOK 30/09 Q1024

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bou Saada Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 DAAD 040800Z 0409/0418 02006KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAD
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
7,218 ft 98 ft ASP 42°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAAD

3,642 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.4%
MVFR
40.9%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Bou Saada Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, November, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
18.9%
N
17.9%
S
4.6%
W
18.8%
NE
14.3%
NW
15.7%
SE
6.3%
SW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.7°C
Range: -1°C to 40°C
-1°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

July November May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,642 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bou Saada Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAAD
IATA Code: BUJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,506 ft MSL

Location

City: Ouled Sidi Brahim
Country: DZ
Latitude: 35.332500°
Longitude: 4.206390°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bou Saada Airport

Overview

Bou Saada Airport serves the Ouled Sidi Brahim region in Algeria, positioned at an elevation of 1506 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (04/22) measuring 7218 feet in length, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in this geographic area. The airport's infrastructure supports various aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bou Saada Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 58.8% of observations supporting VFR and 40% in marginal VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west (270°) at an average of 7.1 knots, with temperature ranges from -1°C to 38°C. October, November, and September represent the most consistent VFR months for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's runway (04/22) is asphalted and oriented to take maximum advantage of local wind patterns. With 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 5.6 knots, the runway offers excellent operational flexibility. The airport's elevation at 1506 feet MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment that requires standard mountainous region considerations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent wind alignment on runway 04/22, with westerly winds being the most consistent. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of restricted visibility or fog (only 0.4% of observations). Temperature variations suggest pilots should plan for potential density altitude considerations during warmer months.

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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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.