Davison Army Air Field

KDAA / DAA

Fort Belvoir, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:55Z

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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 45 min ago
21:55Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDAA 042155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC009 11/09 A3018 RMK AO2 DZB2055E2056 SLP223 P0000 T01090085 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 73 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
973 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (73 ft)
Pressure Alt
-190 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -652 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR KDAA 041515Z 0415/0519 VRB03KT 9000 BR SCT007 OVC050 QNH3019INS TEMPO 0415/0418 BKN007 BECMG 0417/0418 05003KT 8000 -SHRA BKN010 OVC050 QNH3019INS BECMG 0500/0501 09003KT 6000 -RA BR BKN005 OVC010 QNH3017INS BECMG 0505/0506 10003KT 3200 -DZ BR OVC005 QNH3015INS BECMG 0510/0511 10003KT 0800 FG OVC002 QNH3016INS BECMG 0514/0515 11003KT 3200 BR OVC005 QNH3016INS BECMG 0516/0517 10003KT 4800 BR OVC007 QNH3012INS TX11/0420Z TN06/0510Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Mist
00:00Z BECMG
+2h
IFR 90° 3 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Rain, Mist
05:00Z BECMG
+7h
IFR 100° 3 kt
Visibility: 3.2 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
10:00Z BECMG
+12h
LIFR 100° 3 kt
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DAA
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 5,618 ft 75 ft ASP 133°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
133° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDAA

5,706 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.7%
MVFR
17.7%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
2.7%

Davison Army Air Field typically experiences VFR conditions 69.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 48.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 48.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
1.5%
E
2.1%
SE
6.1%
S
6.9%
SW
1.9%
W
7.2%
NW
18%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.5°C
Range: -15°C to 32°C
-15°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

November October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,706 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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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.