Beauregard Regional Airport

KDRI / DRI

DeRidder, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
04:55Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDRI 050455Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN011 BKN018 BKN023 21/21 A3008 RMK AO2 CIG 008V014 T02140209 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 202 ft
BKN 1,100 ft AGL
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,302 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,002 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,502 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (202 ft)
Pressure Alt
30 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 798 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DRI
04
22
09
27
14
32
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 4,500 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
4.2 kt 4.2 kt
135° angle
09/27 4,501 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
0.0 kt 6.0 kt
90° angle
14/32 4,220 ft 60 ft ASP 135°
4.2 kt 4.2 kt
45° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
5,495 ft 100 ft PEM 179°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDRI

11,053 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78%
MVFR
9.8%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
5.3%

Beauregard Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 35.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.5%
NE
7.9%
E
4.6%
SE
7.4%
S
18.3%
SW
6%
W
3.4%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.1°C
Range: -7°C to 35°C
-7°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,053 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beauregard Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDRI
IATA Code: DRI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 202 ft MSL

Location

City: DeRidder
Country: US
Latitude: 30.831699°
Longitude: -93.339897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 4,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,220 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,495 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Beauregard Regional Airport

Overview

Beauregard Regional Airport serves DeRidder, Louisiana as a medium-sized airport situated at 202 feet mean sea level. The airport offers four runways with lengths ranging from 4,220 to 5,495 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types. Its geographical coordinates at 30.831699, -93.339897 place it in southwestern Louisiana's regional transportation infrastructure.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Beauregard Regional demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with 77.3% of observations indicating VFR conditions. Winds predominantly come from the south at an average of 6.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 37.7% of the time. Temperature ranges from -4°C to 35°C, and September through November represent the most consistently reliable VFR months for pilots.

Notable Features

All four runways are either asphalt (ASP) or petroleum mat (PEM) surfaces, offering consistent landing characteristics. The longest runway (18/36) extends 5,495 feet, providing substantial length for larger aircraft operations. All runways exhibit 100% favorable wind alignments, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 2.9 to 5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent wind conditions across all runways, with consistently low crosswind factors. Visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with only 1.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. When planning approaches, the 18/36 runway offers the longest surface and may provide the most versatile operational environment under varying wind conditions.

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.