Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

DAUG / GHA

El Atteuf, DZ

Last Updated
May 15, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
04:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
8 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DAUG 150400Z 20008KT 170V230 9999 FEW033 SCT040 21/11 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,512 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,812 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,512 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,300 ft, scattered at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 11°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: Drifting Sand. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Drifting Sand between 18:00Z and 00:00Z.

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 DAUG 142300Z 1500/1524 16005KT 9999 SCT026 BKN033 BECMG 1516/1518 35012KT PROB30 TEMPO 1518/1524 02015G25KT 4000 DRSA FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,300 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 350° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUG
12
30
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 10,171 ft 197 ft ASP 122°
1.7 kt 7.8 kt
78° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 183°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DAUG

5,484 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
13.5%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
1.9%

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 6.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.5%
NE
12.2%
E
14.1%
SE
5.8%
S
5.6%
SW
6.5%
W
15.6%
NW
18.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.2°C
Range: 3°C to 40°C
3°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,484 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DAUG
IATA Code: GHA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,512 ft MSL

Location

City: El Atteuf
Country: DZ
Latitude: 32.384102°
Longitude: 3.794110°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

Overview

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport serves the El Atteuf region in Algeria, situated at an elevation of 1512 feet MSL. The airport is a medium-sized facility with two substantial asphalted runways, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly excellent VFR conditions, with 90.2% of observations showing clear flying weather. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 40°C, with an average of 17.9°C, presenting moderate thermal conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at an average of 7.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots, and calm periods occurring 9.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 12/30 at 10,171 feet and 18/36 at 7,874 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Located at coordinates 32.384102, 3.794110, the airport is positioned in a region with stable atmospheric conditions, demonstrated by exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Both runways offer 100% favorable wind conditions, with modest average crosswinds of 4.7-4.9 knots. October, November, and September represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations, providing optimal approach and departure conditions for pilots navigating this airport.

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.