Arroyo Barril Airport

MDAB

Arroyo Barril, DO

Last Updated
Jun 12, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
40°
8 km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MDAB 122100Z 04004KT 8000 -TSRA FEW015CB SCT016 OVC070 25/23 Q1015 CB/S/SW/W

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 57 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,557 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,657 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,057 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Arroyo Barril Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,000 feet and 8 km visibility. Note: This observation is 9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (57 ft)
Pressure Alt
5 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,219 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

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°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MDAB

2,623 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.3%
MVFR
31.7%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Arroyo Barril Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 35°C with an average of 27.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 15.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
45.8%
N
6.4%
S
6%
W
4.6%
NE
12%
NW
0.8%
SE
5.5%
SW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°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

June May December

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 2,623 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 68.3% of the time based on 2,623 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 6.5 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (15.4% 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 June, May, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 27.4°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 2,623 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.