Daytona Beach International Airport

KDAB / DAB

Daytona Beach, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 13:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
13:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
5 kt
60°
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDAB 101353Z 06005KT 10SM FEW019 BKN070 27/21 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T02720211

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 34 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,934 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,034 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Daytona Beach International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 5 knots. Runway 07L/25R is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 13:00Z.

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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (34 ft)
Pressure Alt
-169 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,279 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KDAB 101122Z 1012/1112 10007KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 TEMPO 1012/1013 6SM -SHRA SCT020 SCT030 BKN045 FM101500 10006KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 SCT040 BKN060 FM101800 09008KT P6SM FEW035 FEW090 SCT180 FM110100 13005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070 SCT140
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
15:00Z FM101500
+1h
VFR 100° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
18:00Z FM101800
+4h
VFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM110100
+11h
VFR 130° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DAB
07L ✈️
25R
07R ✈️
25L
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 07L
10,500 ft 150 ft ASP 65°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 07R
3,195 ft 100 ft ASP 65°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
16/34 6,001 ft 150 ft ASP 157°
0.6 kt 5.0 kt
97° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDAB

7,863 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.5%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
2.2%

Daytona Beach International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 18.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
15.1%
N
14.3%
S
6.1%
W
11.5%
NE
12.2%
NW
10.5%
SE
2.8%
SW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.1°C
Range: -5°C to 36°C
-5°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

November June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,863 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Daytona Beach International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDAB
IATA Code: DAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 34 ft MSL

Location

City: Daytona Beach
Country: US
Latitude: 29.179899°
Longitude: -81.058098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 10,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 3,195 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Daytona Beach International Airport

Overview

Daytona Beach International Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in east-central Florida, strategically positioned near the Atlantic coast. The airport supports diverse aviation operations with three runways ranging from 3,195 to 10,500 feet in length. Its elevation of 34 feet above mean sea level provides relatively flat terrain for aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KDAB are predominantly VFR, with 82.2% of observations showing visual flight rules. Winds predominantly come from the north at an average of 7.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 20.2% of the time. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 32°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year, with November, September, and December offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with favorable wind alignments, allowing for flexible operations across different wind conditions. All runways demonstrate low average crosswind components, ranging from 4.4 to 5.3 knots, which contributes to predictable approach and landing characteristics. The coastal location near Daytona Beach influences local meteorological patterns, with occasional reduced visibility and fog events.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions with good visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles. Runway 07L/25R offers the longest landing surface at 10,500 feet, providing ample space for most aircraft types. While IFR and LIFR conditions occur in only 7.1% of observations, instrument-rated pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, particularly during the 4% of time when fog is present.

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.