Davis Monthan Air Force Base

KDMA / DMA

Tucson, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:55Z

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 58 min ago
22:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
6 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDMA 042255Z VRB06KT 10SM BKN200 27/M10 A2990 RMK AO2A SLPNO DATA ESTMD ALSTG ESTMD TSNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,704 ft
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,704 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
923 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,704 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,712 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,801 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KDMA 041900Z 0419/0601 VRB06KT 9999 BKN250 QNH2998INS BECMG 0420/0421 29009KT 9999 BKN250 QNH2988INS BECMG 0501/0502 29009KT 9999 SCT250 QNH2989INS BECMG 0504/0505 11009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2986INS BECMG 0513/0514 14009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2975INS TX27/0422Z TN09/0512Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
01:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 290° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 110° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DMA
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 13,643 ft 200 ft PEM 137° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDMA

4,410 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98%
MVFR
1.6%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Davis Monthan Air Force Base enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 17.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
4.3%
E
24.6%
SE
24%
S
6.5%
SW
5.7%
W
9.2%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.5°C
Range: 2°C to 40°C
2°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,410 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Davis Monthan Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDMA
IATA Code: DMA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,704 ft MSL

Location

City: Tucson
Country: US
Latitude: 32.166500°
Longitude: -110.883003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 13,643 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Davis Monthan Air Force Base

Davis Monthan Air Force Base 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

Davis Monthan Air Force Base (KDMA) is located in Tucson, Arizona, serving as a critical military aviation facility. Situated at an elevation of 2,704 feet MSL, the base operates a substantial 13,643-foot runway (12/30) with a Pavement Evaluation Method (PEM) surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KDMA are predominantly excellent for flying, with 98% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The prevailing southeast winds average 7.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from 2°C to 40°C and an average of 19.2°C. December, November, and September consistently offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location in southern Arizona provides consistent, stable weather patterns with rare occurrences of low visibility or adverse conditions. With only 0.1% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles and zero recorded fog events, pilots can expect generally clear and predictable flying environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2.9 knots. The pronounced southeast wind at 135 degrees makes approaches relatively straightforward, with calm conditions occurring in 17.3% of observations.

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.