Houari Boumediene Airport (DAAG)
Algiers, Algeria · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
DAAG
IATA
ALG
City
Algiers
Country
Algeria
Region
Africa
Elevation
82 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
36.6910, 3.2154
Overview
Algerian capital airport and Air Algerie hub. Mediterranean coast operations with Saharan influence.
Current Weather at DAAG
Pilots flying into or out of Houari Boumediene Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Houari Boumediene Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for DAAG. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for DAAG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Algiers. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Houari Boumediene Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Houari Boumediene Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like DAAG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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