Daytona Beach International Airport

KDAB / DAB

Daytona Beach, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 10:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
10:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDAB 041053Z 20003KT 10SM FEW023 SCT150 24/23 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02440228

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 34 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
SCT 15,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,334 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,034 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Daytona Beach International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 15,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,300 ft, scattered at 15,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 21:00Z and 01:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (34 ft)
Pressure Alt
-79 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,009 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KDAB 040531Z 0406/0506 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 FEW300 FM041700 08008KT P6SM SCT030 SCT200 FM042000 10008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB SCT200 TEMPO 0421/0501 3SM TSRA BKN035CB FM050200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT035 BKN120 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM041700
+6h
VFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM042000
+9h
MVFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DAB
07L
25R
07R
25L
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07L/25R 10,500 ft 150 ft ASP 65°
2.1 kt 2.1 kt
135° angle
07R/25L 3,195 ft 100 ft ASP 65°
2.1 kt 2.1 kt
135° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,001 ft 150 ft ASP 157°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDAB

8,520 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.2%
MVFR
9.6%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
2%

Daytona Beach International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 18% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 18%
Direction Distribution:
E
15.1%
N
13.4%
S
7.2%
W
11.4%
NE
11.7%
NW
10%
SE
2.9%
SW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.6°C
Range: -5°C to 36°C
-5°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

July June November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 8,520 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Daytona Beach International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDAB
IATA Code: DAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 34 ft MSL

Location

City: Daytona Beach
Country: US
Latitude: 29.179899°
Longitude: -81.058098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 10,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 3,195 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Daytona Beach International Airport

Overview

Daytona Beach International Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in east-central Florida, strategically positioned near the Atlantic coast. The airport supports diverse aviation operations with three runways ranging from 3,195 to 10,500 feet in length. Its elevation of 34 feet above mean sea level provides relatively flat terrain for aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KDAB are predominantly VFR, with 82.2% of observations showing visual flight rules. Winds predominantly come from the north at an average of 7.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 20.2% of the time. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 32°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year, with November, September, and December offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with favorable wind alignments, allowing for flexible operations across different wind conditions. All runways demonstrate low average crosswind components, ranging from 4.4 to 5.3 knots, which contributes to predictable approach and landing characteristics. The coastal location near Daytona Beach influences local meteorological patterns, with occasional reduced visibility and fog events.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions with good visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles. Runway 07L/25R offers the longest landing surface at 10,500 feet, providing ample space for most aircraft types. While IFR and LIFR conditions occur in only 7.1% of observations, instrument-rated pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, particularly during the 4% of time when fog is present.

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.