Arroyo Barril Airport

MDAB

Arroyo Barril, DO

Last Updated
May 14, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MDAB 142100Z 09006KT 9999 BKN020 30/24 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 57 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,057 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Arroyo Barril Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 6 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DAB
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,830 ft 82 ft ASP 99°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MDAB

2,356 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.4%
MVFR
32.6%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Arroyo Barril Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 35°C with an average of 27.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 16.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
12.5%
E
42.9%
SE
4.9%
S
6.7%
SW
3.9%
W
5.1%
NW
0.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 17°C to 35°C
17°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

May December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,356 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arroyo Barril Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MDAB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 57 ft MSL

Location

City: Arroyo Barril
Country: DO
Latitude: 19.198524°
Longitude: -69.429815°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,830 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Arroyo Barril Airport

Arroyo Barril Airport (MDAB) is located in Arroyo Barril, DO at an elevation of 57 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 3,830 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 67.4% of the time based on 2,356 observations, MDAB requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 0% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MDAB come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (16.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 27.3°C (81°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.05 to 10.2 inHg (340-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,356 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.