El Bayadh Airport

DAOY / EBH

El Bayadh, DZ

Last Updated
Jul 3, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
6 kt
20°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAOY 032200Z 02006KT CAVOK 21/03 Q1026

Weather Briefing

VFR

El Bayadh Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 6 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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 DAOY 032000Z 0321/0406 02012KT CAVOK BECMG 0321/0324 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOY
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP
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 - DAOY

6,548 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.9%
MVFR
33%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
2.1%

El Bayadh Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 57 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 57 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.8%
N
12.3%
S
15.7%
W
14.7%
NE
7.2%
NW
14.9%
SE
16.4%
SW
8.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.3°C
Range: -6°C to 37°C
-6°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

July October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,548 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Bayadh Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAOY
IATA Code: EBH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,493 ft MSL

Location

City: El Bayadh
Country: DZ
Latitude: 33.721667°
Longitude: 1.092500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About El Bayadh Airport

El Bayadh Airport (DAOY/EBH) is located in El Bayadh, DZ at an elevation of 4,493 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 9,843 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 60.9% of the time based on 6,548 observations, DAOY requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 6% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at DAOY come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 9.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 57 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 13.3°C (56°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.07 to 10.29 inHg (341-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,548 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.