Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport

DABB / AAE

Annaba, DZ

Last Updated
May 14, 20:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
20:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DABB 142030Z 05004KT 010V070 9999 FEW040 SCT100 19/14 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 16 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)
4,016 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,016 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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 MVFR conditions between 18:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 22:00Z and 06:00Z.

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 DABB 141700Z 1418/1518 06008KT 9999 FEW023 BKN200 PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1424 24012KT FEW023CB PROB30 TEMPO 1422/1506 4000 BR BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
22:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABB
05 ✈️
23
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
7,513 ft 148 ft ASP 51°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
18/36 9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 186°
2.9 kt 2.8 kt
136° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DABB

7,378 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.8%
MVFR
16.5%
IFR
2%
LIFR
1.7%

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 53 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 53 kt
Calm Winds: 2.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
17.1%
E
6.1%
SE
2.6%
S
9.8%
SW
28.3%
W
16.7%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.7°C
Range: 1°C to 34°C
1°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,378 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DABB
IATA Code: AAE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Annaba
Country: DZ
Latitude: 36.826781°
Longitude: 7.813340°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,513 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport

Overview

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport serves the coastal city of Annaba in northeastern Algeria, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at 36.826781, 7.813340 with an elevation of 16 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its two asphalted runways offer substantial operational capacity for commercial and general aviation traffic.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Annaba are predominantly favorable, with VFR conditions present 85.9% of the time. Prevailing southwest winds at an average of 7 knots and temperatures ranging from 4°C to 34°C (average 16.7°C) create stable flying environments. September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months, with minimal instances of low visibility or adverse weather.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 05/23 measuring 7,513 ft and 18/36 measuring 9,843 ft, both constructed of asphalt. Wind patterns demonstrate consistent directional predictability, with southwest winds at 225° dominating local meteorological conditions. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 44 knots, though calm conditions occur 2.2% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Both runways offer 100% favorable wind alignments, with minimal average crosswind components (2.8kt for 05/23, 4.8kt for 18/36). Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare occurrences of restricted visibility (fog present only 1.2% of observations). Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions with high probability of visual meteorological conditions.

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.