Beni Mellal Airport

GMMD / BEM

Oulad Yaich, MA

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
13 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GMMD 141800Z 24013KT 9999 FEW030 BKN080 21/07 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,694 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,694 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,694 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beni Mellal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 13 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
956 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,694 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,732 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,859 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MMD
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
8,169 ft 148 ft ASP
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GMMD

3,227 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.8%
MVFR
17%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
1.1%

Beni Mellal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 2.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
6%
N
9.6%
S
8.7%
W
24.5%
NE
5.1%
NW
13.4%
SE
5.5%
SW
24.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 18°C
Range: 0°C to 40°C
0°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September October May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,227 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beni Mellal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GMMD
IATA Code: BEM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,694 ft MSL

Location

City: Oulad Yaich
Country: MA
Latitude: 32.401895°
Longitude: -6.315905°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,169 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Beni Mellal Airport

Beni Mellal Airport (GMMD/BEM) is located in Oulad Yaich, MA at an elevation of 1,694 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 8,169 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,227 weather observations shows GMMD maintains VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 17% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GMMD come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 5.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.5%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F), averaging 18°C (64°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10 to 10.32 inHg (339-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,227 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.