Davison Army Air Field

KDAA / DAA

Fort Belvoir, US

Last Updated
Apr 19, 03:55Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
03:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
9 kt
320°
10 SM
Visibility
18,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDAA 190355Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM SCT100 BKN180 19/14 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP094 T01930141 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 73 ft
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 18,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,073 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,073 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Davison Army Air Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 18,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 9 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 18000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 14°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
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (73 ft)
Pressure Alt
201 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 699 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DAA
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,618 ft 75 ft ASP 133°
9.0 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 - KDAA

6,977 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.4%
MVFR
16.2%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
3.5%

Davison Army Air Field typically experiences VFR conditions 70.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 47.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 47.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
1.7%
E
2.8%
SE
7.6%
S
8.5%
SW
1.9%
W
6.8%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.6°C
Range: -15°C to 34°C
-15°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

April November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,977 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Davison Army Air Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDAA
IATA Code: DAA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 73 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Belvoir
Country: US
Latitude: 38.715000°
Longitude: -77.181000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,618 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Davison Army Air Field

Davison Army Air Field is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Davison Army Air Field (KDAA) is a medium-sized airport located at Fort Belvoir, serving military aviation operations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Situated at 73 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 38.715000, -77.181000, the airport provides critical infrastructure for military aviation activities in the region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 73.3% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 32°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Wind patterns are characterized by a northwest prevailing direction at an average of 6.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 49.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The primary runway 14/32 is 5,618 feet long with an asphalt surface, offering flexible operational capabilities. The airport's location near Washington, D.C. implies potential airspace complexity and proximity to controlled airspace. Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring only 1.3% of the time).

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates 100% favorable wind conditions with an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. October, November, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate northwest wind patterns and prepare for potential variability in local weather 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.