Daniel Field

KDNL / DNL

Augusta, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
07:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDNL 100753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN017 24/21 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02390211

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 423 ft
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,123 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Daniel Field is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,700 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (423 ft)
Pressure Alt
251 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,433 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KDNL 100526Z 1006/1106 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150 FM101400 22006KT P6SM SCT060 FM110000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM101400
+6h
VFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DNL
05
23
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 4,002 ft 100 ft ASP 45°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
45° angle
11/29 3,738 ft 100 ft ASP 104°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
104° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDNL

7,122 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78%
MVFR
10%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
4.9%

Daniel Field typically experiences VFR conditions 78% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 17.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.1%
N
14.1%
S
11.5%
W
3.2%
NE
10.3%
NW
11.6%
SE
12%
SW
11.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.7°C
Range: -9°C to 33°C
-9°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

June April November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,122 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Daniel Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDNL
IATA Code: DNL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 423 ft MSL

Location

City: Augusta
Country: US
Latitude: 33.466499°
Longitude: -82.039398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,002 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,738 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Daniel Field

Overview

Daniel Field serves Augusta, Georgia as a medium-sized airport located at 33.466499, -82.039398 with an elevation of 423 ft MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the central Georgia region, supporting various general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Daniel Field are predominantly VFR, with 78.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 33°C, with an average of 14.6°C, and wind typically from the north at an average of 6.2 knots. October, November, and September offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 4,002 feet and Runway 11/29 at 3,738 feet. Both runways demonstrate near-ideal wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions of 3.9-4.3 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 19.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.9 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM in only 0.9% of observations). Pilots can expect generally clear approach conditions, with extremely rare fog events (0.1% of observations). The balanced runway configurations provide flexibility for approaches from multiple directions.

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.