Arroyo Barril Airport

MDAB

Arroyo Barril, DO

Last Updated
Mar 3, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MDAB 032100Z 09008KT 9999 SCT020 30/23 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 57 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,057 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DAB
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,830 ft 82 ft ASP 99°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MDAB

1,648 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.2%
MVFR
31.8%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Arroyo Barril Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 35°C with an average of 27.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 18.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
12.1%
E
40.6%
SE
4.3%
S
6.7%
SW
4%
W
6.1%
NW
1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 17°C to 35°C
17°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,648 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arroyo Barril Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MDAB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 57 ft MSL

Location

City: Arroyo Barril
Country: DO
Latitude: 19.198524°
Longitude: -69.429815°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,830 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Arroyo Barril Airport

Arroyo Barril Airport (MDAB) is located in Arroyo Barril, DO at an elevation of 57 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 3,830 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 68.2% of the time based on 1,648 observations, MDAB requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 0% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MDAB come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (18.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 27.3°C (81°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.05 to 10.2 inHg (340-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,648 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.