Ain Beida Airport

DAUU / OGX

Ouargla, DZ

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
4 kt
120°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUU 142300Z 12004KT 7000 FEW040 SCT100 23/15 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 492 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,492 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,492 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ain Beida Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 10,000 feet and 7 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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 DAUU 142000Z 1421/1506 34010KT 6000 FEW040 SCT100 BECMG 1421/1423 04006KT SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 340° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUU
01
19
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 16°
1.0 kt 3.9 kt
104° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 179°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAUU

5,462 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.5%
MVFR
19.4%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
1.8%

Ain Beida Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.4%
NE
13.6%
E
15.9%
SE
5.5%
S
11%
SW
9.4%
W
8.8%
NW
9.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.6°C
Range: 0°C to 42°C
0°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,462 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ain Beida Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUU
IATA Code: OGX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 492 ft MSL

Location

City: Ouargla
Country: DZ
Latitude: 31.917200°
Longitude: 5.412780°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ain Beida Airport

Overview

Ain Beida Airport serves the Ouargla region in Algeria as a medium-sized airport located at 31.917200, 5.412780. Situated at an elevation of 492 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding area. Its two substantial asphalt runways offer significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions covering an additional 15.2% of observations. Wind patterns are consistently from the north (0°) at an average of 6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 0°C to 41°C, with an average of 18.9°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

Both runways (01/19 and 18/36) demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Runway 01/19 stretches 9,843 feet, while runway 18/36 extends to 10,171 feet, providing substantial landing and takeoff options. The airport's consistent visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.1%) contribute to reliable operational conditions.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the most favorable months for visual flying, with optimal weather conditions. The average crosswind remains minimal at 3.4-3.5 knots across both runways, allowing for relatively straightforward approach and landing procedures. Pilots should be prepared for potential temperature-related performance considerations, particularly during the extremes of the airport's temperature range.

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.