Daniel Field

KDNL / DNL

Augusta, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
04:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
3 kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDNL 050453Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP239 T01670128 402560094
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (423 ft)
Pressure Alt
101 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 443 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KDNL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM050900 00000KT 2SM BR BKN003 TEMPO 0510/0513 1/2SM FG VV002 FM051400 19005KT P6SM SCT004 BKN015 TEMPO 0514/0516 BKN004 FM051600 20007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM050900
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
10:00Z TEMPO
+5h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
14:00Z FM051400
+9h
MVFR 190° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DNL
05
23
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 4,002 ft 100 ft ASP 45°
0.8 kt 2.9 kt
105° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,738 ft 100 ft ASP 104°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDNL

4,670 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.2%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
6.1%

Daniel Field typically experiences VFR conditions 75.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 17.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.8%
NE
12%
E
8.3%
SE
9.2%
S
8.2%
SW
9.7%
W
3.6%
NW
14.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.3°C
Range: -9°C to 33°C
-9°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,670 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Daniel Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDNL
IATA Code: DNL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 423 ft MSL

Location

City: Augusta
Country: US
Latitude: 33.466499°
Longitude: -82.039398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,002 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,738 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Daniel Field

Overview

Daniel Field serves Augusta, Georgia as a medium-sized airport located at 33.466499, -82.039398 with an elevation of 423 ft MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the central Georgia region, supporting various general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Daniel Field are predominantly VFR, with 78.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 33°C, with an average of 14.6°C, and wind typically from the north at an average of 6.2 knots. October, November, and September offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 4,002 feet and Runway 11/29 at 3,738 feet. Both runways demonstrate near-ideal wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions of 3.9-4.3 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 19.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.9 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM in only 0.9% of observations). Pilots can expect generally clear approach conditions, with extremely rare fog events (0.1% of observations). The balanced runway configurations provide flexibility for approaches from multiple directions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.