Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

DAUG / GHA

El Atteuf, DZ

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUG 142300Z 21004KT 9999 SCT026 BKN033 20/11 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,512 ft
SCT 2,600 ft AGL
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,112 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,812 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3300 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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 DAUG 141700Z 1418/1518 26010KT 8000 SCT026 FEW030CB BKN033 BECMG 1418/1421 SCT040 BECMG 1420/1422 VRB02KT BECMG 1516/1518 35012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 3,300 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUG
12
30
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 10,171 ft 197 ft ASP 122°
0.1 kt 4.0 kt
88° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 183°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAUG

5,484 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
13.5%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
1.9%

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 6.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.5%
NE
12.2%
E
14.1%
SE
5.8%
S
5.6%
SW
6.5%
W
15.6%
NW
18.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.2°C
Range: 3°C to 40°C
3°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,484 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUG
IATA Code: GHA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,512 ft MSL

Location

City: El Atteuf
Country: DZ
Latitude: 32.384102°
Longitude: 3.794110°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

Overview

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport serves the El Atteuf region in Algeria, situated at an elevation of 1512 feet MSL. The airport is a medium-sized facility with two substantial asphalted runways, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly excellent VFR conditions, with 90.2% of observations showing clear flying weather. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 40°C, with an average of 17.9°C, presenting moderate thermal conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at an average of 7.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots, and calm periods occurring 9.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 12/30 at 10,171 feet and 18/36 at 7,874 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Located at coordinates 32.384102, 3.794110, the airport is positioned in a region with stable atmospheric conditions, demonstrated by exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Both runways offer 100% favorable wind conditions, with modest average crosswinds of 4.7-4.9 knots. October, November, and September represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations, providing optimal approach and departure conditions for pilots navigating this airport.

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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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.