Beni Mellal Airport

GMMD / BEM

Oulad Yaich, MA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
8 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GMMD 041900Z 14008KT 9999 FEW033TCU SCT040CB 33/08 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,694 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 4,000 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,994 ft AMSL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,694 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beni Mellal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 3.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 8 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,300 ft (TCU), scattered at 4,000 ft (CB). Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 3,300 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 33°C (91°F) with a dewpoint of 8°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.

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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
961 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,694 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,582 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,149 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.4°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
0.0 kt 8.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GMMD

4,393 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85%
MVFR
12.5%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.8%

Beni Mellal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, July, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.7%
N
9.5%
S
7.5%
W
25.6%
NE
5.2%
NW
12.6%
SE
4.5%
SW
27.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.2°C
Range: 0°C to 43°C
0°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

June July September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,393 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

Based on 4,393 weather observations, GMMD experiences excellent VFR conditions 85% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

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 28 knots. Calm winds are rare (2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, July, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 0°C (32°F) to 43°C (109°F), averaging 20.2°C (68°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 4,393 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.