Arroyo Barril Airport

MDAB

Arroyo Barril, DO

Last Updated
Apr 17, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MDAB 172100Z 09006KT 9999 FEW018CB SCT020 29/24 Q1011 CB/S

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 57 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,857 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,057 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Arroyo Barril Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 10.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 6 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft (CB), scattered at 2,000 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (57 ft)
Pressure Alt
125 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,819 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°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°
5.6 kt 2.1 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

2,090 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.1%
MVFR
33.9%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Arroyo Barril Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 35°C with an average of 27.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 16.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
13.1%
E
41.7%
SE
4.5%
S
6.4%
SW
3.7%
W
5.5%
NW
1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°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

December September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,090 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 66.1% of the time based on 2,090 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 6.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (16.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 27.2°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 2,090 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.