Oran Tafraoui Airport

DAOL / TAF

Tafraoui, DZ

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
8 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAOL 141500Z 36008KT 9999 FEW023 BKN200 25/10 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 367 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,667 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,367 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Oran Tafraoui Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 8 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOL
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
9,037 ft 140 ft ASP 75°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAOL

4,760 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.3%
MVFR
29.1%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
1.4%

Oran Tafraoui Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 48 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 48 kt
Calm Winds: 5.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.5%
N
7.2%
S
4.6%
W
25.5%
NE
17.1%
NW
4.1%
SE
3.4%
SW
19.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.6°C
Range: 1°C to 37°C
1°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,760 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Oran Tafraoui Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAOL
IATA Code: TAF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 367 ft MSL

Location

City: Tafraoui
Country: DZ
Latitude: 35.542400°
Longitude: -0.532278°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,037 ft
Width: 140 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Oran Tafraoui Airport

Overview

Oran Tafraoui Airport serves the Oran region in northwestern Algeria as a medium-sized airport situated at 367 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 35.542400, -0.532278, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, with a substantial 9037-foot asphalted runway oriented 08/26.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Oran Tafraoui are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 73.9% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 9.1 knots, with temperature ranges spanning from 1°C to 37°C and an average of 17.4°C. October, November, and September represent the most consistent VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 08/26 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a minimal average crosswind of 3.7 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (fog present in only 0.2% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with high probability of visual meteorological conditions. The west-prevailing winds suggest runway 26 might offer slightly more comfortable landing characteristics, though the statistical wind data indicates minimal crosswind challenges. Instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions are infrequent, occurring in just 2.7% of observations.

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.