Blida Airport

DAAB

Blida, DZ

Last Updated
Jul 4, 22:00Z

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Currently using: DAAG
Weather Source: Houari Boumediene Airport (DAAG)
Distance: 22nm / 42km from DAAB

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAAG 042200Z 06004KT 9999 FEW015 23/20 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 535 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,035 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Blida Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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 DAAG 041700Z 0418/0518 04012KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 0419/0421 VRB02KT PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 3000 BR BKN014 BECMG 0510/0512 04012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Mist
10:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 40° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAB
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,833 ft 150 ft ASP 66°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Blida Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 535 ft MSL

Location

City: Blida
Country: DZ
Latitude: 36.503601°
Longitude: 2.814170°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,833 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Blida Airport

Overview

Blida Airport serves the region surrounding Blida, Algeria, functioning as a medium-sized airport located at 36.503601° N, 2.814170° E. Situated at an elevation of 535 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 535 ft MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment with potentially variable wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate standard Mediterranean climate patterns typical to northern Algeria, which can include temperature variations and potential crosswind scenarios on the primary runway.

Notable Features

The single runway (06/24) measures 5,833 feet in length and is constructed with an asphalt surface. Its orientation suggests potential wind alignment challenges, with east-west runway heading that may experience crosswind components depending on prevailing meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 provides a standard approach environment with 5,833 feet of available landing surface. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and velocity when selecting runway direction, considering potential crosswind components inherent to the runway's east-west orientation.

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

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.