Devils Lake Regional Airport

KDVL / DVL

Devils Lake, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 03:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
03:56Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
14 kt
210° G18 kt
0.302 km
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
998 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDVL 100356Z AUTO 21014G18KT 10SM TSRA FEW048 BKN065 OVC085 18/16 A2947 RMK AO2 PK WND 24050/0319 WSHFT 0302 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB16RAB19 SLP976 P0023 T01830156

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,456 ft
FEW 4,800 ft AGL
BKN 6,500 ft AGL
OVC 8,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,256 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,956 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,956 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Devils Lake Regional Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,500 feet and 0.302 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 14 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is severely reduced to 0.302 km, likely due to fog, mist, or precipitation. Special VFR or an IFR clearance may be required. The ceiling is 6500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 20 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. 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
998 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
949 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,456 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,914 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,623 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KDVL 100419Z 1004/1024 21016G25KT 6SM -TSRA SCT040CB BKN060 FM100600 20010G15KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN130 FM101200 27008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN130 FM101600 27015G25KT P6SM SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 210° 16 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
06:00Z FM100600
+2h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
12:00Z FM101200
+8h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
16:00Z FM101600
+12h
VFR 270° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DVL
03
21 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
4,313 ft 75 ft ASP 45°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
13/31 5,509 ft 150 ft ASP 138°
4.3 kt 13.3 kt
72° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDVL

8,220 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.9%
MVFR
22.9%
IFR
10.2%
LIFR
6.9%

Devils Lake Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 11.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 11.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 5.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
8%
N
15.6%
S
12.2%
W
14.2%
NE
7.5%
NW
16%
SE
13.9%
SW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.5°C
Range: -33°C to 32°C
-33°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

June May November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,220 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Devils Lake Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDVL
IATA Code: DVL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,456 ft MSL

Location

City: Devils Lake
Country: US
Latitude: 48.115454°
Longitude: -98.908796°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,313 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,509 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Devils Lake Regional Airport

Overview

Devils Lake Regional Airport serves the northeastern North Dakota region, located in the city of Devils Lake. Situated at an elevation of 1,456 feet MSL, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a rural area characterized by agricultural and regional connectivity. The airport features two asphalt runways capable of supporting a variety of general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Devils Lake exhibit significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 56% of the time. Winter months present challenging conditions, with temperatures ranging from -31°C to 28°C and potential restricted visibility. Pilots should anticipate westerly winds averaging 11.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 35 knots and calm periods occurring 5.9% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's two runways provide operational flexibility with complementary orientations. Runway 03/21 measures 4,313 feet and Runway 13/31 extends 5,509 feet, both offering 100% favorable wind conditions. The geographic location in northeastern North Dakota suggests potential for rapidly changing weather conditions, particularly during transitional seasons.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate consistent wind compatibility, with average crosswind components of 8.3 knots for Runway 03/21 and 5.9 knots for Runway 13/31. Pilots should expect most favorable VFR conditions during autumn months (September, October, November), with visibility typically averaging 8.9 statute miles. Awareness of potential fog (occurring 3% of observations) and periods of reduced visibility is recommended.

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.