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DABS/TEE METAR & TAF Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport

Tébessi, Tébessa ProvinceElevation 2,661 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR35 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
260@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,522 ft
-139 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0000Z (1:00 AM local) · 35 min old

DABS is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 3 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
260° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
11°C / 7°C
52°F / 45°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.21 inHg
1023 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (12:00 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (1:00 AM local)

DABS forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 08Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 08Z to 00Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

IFR
VFR
0000Z1:00 AM0448Z5:48 AM0936Z10:36 AM1424Z3:24 PM1912Z8:12 PM0000Z1:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW PROB30 TEMPO BR BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 260° at 3 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW11291230 260°260°3 kt260°260° 3260°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
260° at 3 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 293 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
29
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
BEST
30
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
OK
12
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
11
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

11/29
Dimensions
9,843 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
12/30
Dimensions
7,874 x 98 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,522 ft
Pressure altitude
2,371 ft
Field elevation
2,661 ft MSL
Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Dewpoint
7°C (45°F)
Altimeter
30.21 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1640Z 5:40 PM
Sunrise
0543Z 6:43 AM
Loggable night
1706Z (6:06 PM local) → 0517Z (6:17 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1640Z (5:40 PM local) → 0543Z (6:43 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1740Z (6:40 PM local) → 0443Z (5:43 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport is in Tébessi, Tébessa Province. Field elevation 2,661 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATADABS / TEE
RegionTébessa Province
CountryAlgeria
Coordinates35.4316, 8.1207
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.1
TEBESSA TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

DTTF Gafsa Ksar International Airport
70 NM SE
UNKNOWN
DABB Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport
85 NM N
VFR
DABC Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport
89 NM NW
VFR
DTTZ Tozeur Nefta International Airport
90 NM S
UNKNOWN
DABT Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport
91 NM W
VFR
DTKA Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport
100 NM N
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗DABS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does DABS have a METAR?
Yes. DABS has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does DABS have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for DABS; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at DABS?
DABS sits at 2,661 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for DABS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.