Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport
Overview
Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport is a medium airport serving the In Aménas region, at a field elevation of 1,847 ft (563 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 05:14Z
- Sunset 17:08Z
- 11h 55m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
METAR DAUZ 010300Z 06008KT 9999 SCT040 SCT080 21/07 Q1019
TAF DAUZ 302300Z 0100/0124 08008KT 9999 FEW040 SCT100 PROB40 TEMPO 0100/0106 FEW033CB BKN100 PROB30 TEMPO 0100/0104 VRB15G30KT 0800 BLSA PROB40 TEMPO 0108/0112 FEW033CB SCT100
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 05 looks routine with the current observation.
- Crosswind — 1 kt from the right
- Headwind — 8 kt headwind component on 05
- Runway — 9,843 ft available × 148 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 2,802 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — PROB40 · TEMPO 0100/0106 FEW033CB BKN100
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 05.
- TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–04:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 05 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Visibility 0.5 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
TEMPO 0100/0104 VRB15G30KT 0800 BLSA - TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–06:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 05.
- Ceiling 10,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
TEMPO 0100/0106 FEW033CB BKN100
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Rekiule Airport (DZ-0043)28 nm WSW · In Aménas · 2,018 ft elev
- Stah Airport (DZ-0050)36 nm NNE · Debdeb · 2,336 ft elev
- Wafa Airport (HLWF)56 nm NNE · 2,188 ft elev
- Omanet Airport (DZ-0048)57 nm NW · In Aménas · 1,762 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
Facility Details
via public aviation sourcesExecutive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 14/32 | 7,218 ft | 98 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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