Danville Regional Airport

KDAN / DAN

Danville, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:53Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
7 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDAN 041553Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP244 T01830111
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (571 ft)
Pressure Alt
219 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 716 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KDAN 041238Z 0413/0512 22005KT P6SM SCT250 FM041400 23007KT P6SM BKN250 FM050000 21003KT P6SM SCT250 FM050900 21004KT P6SM OVC120
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM050000
+8h
VFR 210° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DAN
02
20 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 16°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
13/31 4,020 ft 100 ft ASP 125°
0.6 kt 7.0 kt
95° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDAN

4,711 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75%
MVFR
12.8%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
5.1%

Danville Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 30.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
16%
E
2.6%
SE
0.1%
S
3.3%
SW
18.8%
W
14.6%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.5°C
Range: -15°C to 32°C
-15°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,711 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Danville Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDAN
IATA Code: DAN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 571 ft MSL

Location

City: Danville
Country: US
Latitude: 36.572899°
Longitude: -79.336098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,020 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Danville Regional Airport

Overview

Danville Regional Airport serves the Danville, Virginia area as a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 571 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 36.572899, -79.336098, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with two paved runways capable of supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions 77.7% of the time, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring less frequently. The airport experiences prevailing southwest winds at an average of 6.2 knots, with temperatures ranging from -11°C to 32°C and average visibility of 9.3 statute miles. October, November, and September offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Runway 02/20 (6500ft) and Runway 13/31 (4020ft) provide flexible operational capabilities with minimal average crosswind components of 3.6 and 4.8 knots respectively. The airport experiences calm wind conditions 33% of the time, which can impact runway selection and approach planning.

Approach Considerations

Wind data suggests southwest approaches are most common, with consistent wind patterns supporting predictable flight operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 2% of observations with fog conditions, and be prepared for occasional periods where visibility drops below 3 statute miles. Temperature variations require standard cold and hot weather performance considerations for aircraft operations.

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.