KDAN

VFR

DANVILLE RGNL

DANVILLE · VIRGINIA

Elev
571.1'
Longest RWY
5,900'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDAN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,571.1'
MSL · field 571.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KDAN

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KDAN 280053Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01330061
Wind
090° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
121 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM E
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARC ADELMAN
Address
424 AIRPORT DRIVE, DANVILLE VA 24540

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1900
  • SAT-SUN · 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 3 kt
RWY 13
116°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 116° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,571 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/207° / 187°5,900 ftASPHStandard L
13/31Favored116° / 296°3,910 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
025,600'5,900'5,600'5,600'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR53', tree, 2255' from thr, 750' R of cntrln, slope 38
205,900'5,900'5,900'5,600'PAPI 4-box left(3°)129', tree, 4436' from thr, 552' R of cntrln, slope 32
13VASI 2-box left(3°)120', tree, 2708' from thr, 429' R of cntrln, slope 20
31PAPI 2-box left(4°)19', trees, 464' from thr, 61' R of cntrln, slope 13

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 02
LS · CAT I
DAN
110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 02
KDAN · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Contact airport administration prior to conducting specialized aeronautical activities at 434-799-5110.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Trees penetrate the 7 to 1 transitional surface on both sides of runway 31 for the first 1000 feet.Show FAA
  • Runway 02 is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lighting is activated on runways 02 and 20. Medium intensity runway lighting is activated on runways 13 and 31. Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 13, 31, and 20. Medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is activated on runway 02. Visual approach slope indicator is available on runway 13. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 02, 20, and 31. All lighting is controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20The slope to the displaced threshold is 39 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is for visual flight rules daylight use only. Coordination with Danville Municipal Airport is required. A follow-on FAA inspection is pending.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet above ground level for light aircraft and 1500 feet above ground level for turbine aircraft.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is unattended on Christmas Day.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDAN

Answer card
ICAO
KDAN
Name
DANVILLE RGNL
Location
DANVILLE, VIRGINIA
Elevation
571.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,571.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Danville Rgnl sits in Danville, Virginia at 571.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,900 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. One ILS approach is published for runway 02. Published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for light aircraft. Turbine traffic uses 1,500 ft AGL.

AU Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (434) 791-5750 for current service details before you go. The airport remarks matter here. Birds and deer are present on and near the field. Runway 02 is the calm wind runway. The airport is listed for VFR daylight use only. Coordination with Danville Municipal Airport is required. A follow-on FAA inspection is pending.

Runway 02/20 is 5,900 ft. Runway 13/31 is 3,910 ft. Runway lighting is available on both runways. Approach lighting and PAPI are published on multiple ends. Trees penetrate the transitional surface near runway 31 for the first 1,000 ft. That makes a careful look at departure and arrival profiles smart, especially if you are new to the airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in. That is the best source for any updated operating limits or local procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDAN for light aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for light aircraft. That is the value to use here, not a standard 1,000 ft pattern.
What is the longest runway at Danville Rgnl (KDAN)?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway. It is 5,900 ft asphalt.
Does KDAN have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 02.
Is KDAN towered?
No. KDAN does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.
Which FBO is on the field at KDAN?
AU Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (434) 791-5750 for current service details.
Is KDAN VFR daylight only?
Yes. The published remarks say the airport is for VFR daylight use only. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a night arrival or any operation that may be affected by that note.
What should I know about runway 31 at KDAN?
Trees penetrate the 7 to 1 transitional surface on both sides of runway 31 for the first 1,000 ft. Review your departure and arrival plan carefully and verify current details in the FAA Chart Supplement.
Are there wildlife concerns at KDAN?
Yes. The published remarks say birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Expect to stay alert on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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