Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport

DABT / BLJ

Batna, DZ

Last Updated
May 15, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
8 km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DABT 150700Z 00000KT 8000 FEW020 BKN200 19/09 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,697 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,697 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,697 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Dust, Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Dust between 06:00Z and 10:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions between 12:00Z and 22:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 14:00Z and 21:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 DABT 150500Z 1506/1606 31009KT 8000 FEW023 BKN200 PROB30 TEMPO 1506/1510 22015G25KT 4000 DU PROB40 TEMPO 1512/1522 25015G25KT FEW023CB PROB30 TEMPO 1514/1521 4000 -TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:28Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 310° 9 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
12:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+5h
MVFR 250° 15 kt
14:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABT
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 54°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
54° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DABT

5,418 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.3%
MVFR
35.4%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.3%

Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 20.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
7.4%
E
9%
SE
6.5%
S
5.1%
SW
9.7%
W
22.1%
NW
11.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 12°C
Range: -4°C to 36°C
-4°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,418 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DABT
IATA Code: BLJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,697 ft MSL

Location

City: Batna
Country: DZ
Latitude: 35.752102°
Longitude: 6.308590°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

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

About Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport

Overview

Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport serves the city of Batna in Algeria, situated at an elevation of 2697 feet above mean sea level. The medium-sized airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure with a substantial 9,843-foot asphalt runway capable of handling diverse aircraft types. Its strategic location in northeastern Algeria supports both commercial and potentially military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at DABT are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 70.9% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Westerly winds dominate at 270 degrees, averaging 6.1 knots with occasional gusts up to 24 knots. Pilots can expect stable atmospheric conditions, particularly during autumn months (September, October, November), which demonstrate the most consistent VFR environments.

Notable Features

The airport's significant elevation at 2697 feet MSL influences aircraft performance characteristics and requires careful density altitude calculations. The single runway (05/23) offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind component of only 3.8 knots. Temperature variations ranging from -4°C to 36°C indicate potential performance considerations during extreme seasonal conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 provides optimal wind alignment for most approach scenarios, with prevailing westerly winds offering consistent landing conditions. The extensive 9,843-foot runway length accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and provides substantial margin for safe operations. Pilots should anticipate predictable weather patterns, with consistently high visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal occurrence of challenging meteorological conditions.

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
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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.