Bejaia International Airport Abane Ramdane
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P38C+6CW, Béjaïa 06000, Algeria
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Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport
Béjaïa, DZ
Overview
Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport is a large airport serving the Béjaïa region, at a field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
20 ft
6 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
36°42.75'N 005°04.19'E
36.71255, 5.06991
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 05:34Z
- Sunset 17:24Z
- 11h 50m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSDAAE
Local codeBJ1
RegionDZ-06
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
VFR
Weather impact score
VFR approach
Low risk90/ 100
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR approach
Low risk90/ 100
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
Ceiling
None reported
Visibility
6 sm
Runway wind
10 kt
Primary risk drivers
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
Wind
240° / 10 kt
Visibility
6+ sm
Temp / Dew
24° / 16°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg / 1017 hPa
METAR · 01 03:00Z
METAR DAAE 010300Z 24010KT CAVOK 24/16 Q1017
TAF · issued 30 23:00Z
TAF DAAE 302300Z 0100/0124 24008KT 9999 FEW023 TEMPO 0112/0118 FEW023CB BKN026 PROB40 TEMPO 0113/0118 26018KT 4000 -TSRA
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at DAAE
Departure from Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (DAAE)
Departure on runway 08 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
Headwind
9 kt tail
Crosswind
3 kt R
Ceiling
No BKN/OVC
Density alt
969 ft
- Crosswind — 3 kt from the right
- Tailwind — 9 kt tailwind on 08 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 7,874 ft available × 148 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 969 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0112/0118 FEW023CB BKN026 · PROB40
Switch runway configuration
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
no reported ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 08.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 08 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 26 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
Visual
1000 ft / 3 sm
LNAV
500 ft / 1 sm
LPV
250 ft / 0.75 sm
ILS CAT I
200 ft / 0.5 sm
CAT II
100 ft / 0.25 sm
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 08
- TEMPOTemporarily 13:00Z–18:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 08 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Visibility 2.49 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather TSRA
TEMPO 0113/0118 26018KT 4000 -TSRA - TEMPOTemporarily 12:00Z–18:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 08.
- Ceiling 2,600 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
TEMPO 0112/0118 FEW023CB BKN026
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (DAAE)
- Ain Arnat Airport (DAAS/QSF)34 nm SSE · Sétif · 3,360 ft elev
- Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (DAAV/GJL)39 nm E · Tahir · 36 ft elev
- Telerghma Airport (DAAM)72 nm ESE · Telerghma · 2,484 ft elev
- Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (DABC/CZL)79 nm ESE · Constantine · 2,265 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
1 on siteRunways
Longest open runway: 7,874 ft (2,400 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,874 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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