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DATM/BMW METAR & TAF Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport

Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Bordj Baji Mokhtar ProvinceElevation 1,303 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR40 min old
No ceiling, visibility 4.97 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
020@7
steady
VISIBILITY
4.97 SM
8 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
3,788 ft
+2,485 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1300Z (2:00 PM local) · 40 min old

DATM is currently MVFR. Winds are from the north at 7 knots. Visibility is 4.97 statute miles. There is no ceiling. The main issue is visibility 4.97 sm (mvfr).

WIND
20° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
4.97 statute miles
8 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
NSC
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
33°C / 7°C
91°F / 45°F. 26°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.88 inHg
1011.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW VIS
Visibility 4.97 SM (MVFR).

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1100Z (12:00 PM local) · valid to 2100Z (10:00 PM local)

DATM forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 15Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 15Z to 21Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

IFR
MVFR
1200Z1:00 PM1348Z2:48 PM1536Z4:36 PM1724Z6:24 PM1912Z8:12 PM2100Z10:00 PM

Codes in this report: PROB30

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

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 MVFR, wind from 20° at 7 kt, visibility 4.97 SM, ceiling none. 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
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for DATM. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

08/26
Dimensions
9,843 x 148 ft
Surface
ASPH
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,788 ft
Pressure altitude
1,343 ft
Field elevation
1,303 ft MSL
Temperature
33°C (91°F)
Dewpoint
7°C (45°F)
Altimeter
29.88 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
1724Z 6:24 PM
Sunrise
0556Z 6:56 AM
Loggable night
1746Z (6:46 PM local) → 0534Z (6:34 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1724Z (6:24 PM local) → 0556Z (6:56 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1824Z (7:24 PM local) → 0456Z (5:56 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

Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport is in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Bordj Baji Mokhtar Province. Field elevation 1,303 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATADATM / BMW
RegionBordj Baji Mokhtar Province
CountryAlgeria
Coordinates21.3778, 0.9270
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

GATS Tessalit Airport
68 NM S
DZ-0010 Timiaouine Heliport
76 NM SE
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗DATM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does DATM have a METAR?
Yes. DATM has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does DATM have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for DATM; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at DATM?
DATM sits at 1,303 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for DATM?
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.