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

METAR KDAB 011553Z 03011KT 10SM SCT024 SCT031 BKN200 30/24 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP180 CB DSNT E T03000239

Wind 030° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 03

Current TAF

TAF KDAB 011139Z 0112/0212 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 SCT120 FM011300 05006KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 SCT120 SCT250 FM011500 06008KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT120 BKN250 TEMPO 0116/0120 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM012200 05009KT P6SM FEW035 BKN120 BKN250 FM020000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW035 SCT120

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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.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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