Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB)

Daytona Beach, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KDAB

IATA

DAB

City

Daytona Beach

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

34 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

29.1799, -81.0581

Overview

Home to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. One of the premier flight training locations in the United States.

Current Weather at KDAB

Pilots flying into or out of Daytona Beach International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

SPECI KDAB 181011Z 18004KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 23/23 A3005 RMK AO2 T02330228 RVRNO $

Wind 180° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 18

Current TAF

TAF KDAB 180922Z 1809/1906 24005KT P6SM FEW100 BKN130 TEMPO 1809/1811 BKN005 FM181400 19008KT P6SM FEW040 SCT250 FM181900 13009KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB SCT250 FM190000 18004KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Daytona Beach International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KDAB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KDAB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Daytona Beach. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Daytona Beach International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Daytona Beach International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KDAB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Flight Schools Nearby

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Private Pilot Guide

Everything you need to earn your PPL, from requirements to checkride prep.

METAR Decoder

Decode any METAR report into plain English. Free tool for student and experienced pilots.

Sectional Chart Guide

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Daytona Beach.

Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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