KDLS Columbia Gorge Rgnl / The Dalles Muni

Before you fly into KDLS

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,246.5'

MSL · field 246.5' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +15 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF KDLS

Current METAR

Observed 02:53Z

KDLS 120253Z AUTO 30017G25KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 30029/0154 SLP141 T02560022 55002

Wind: 300° @ 17G25 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 2°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,588 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KDLS 112320Z 1200/1224 30012G20KT P6SM SKC FM120300 30009KT P6SM SKC FM122300 30012G20KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 03:00Z

Wind: 300° at 12 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM NE
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: DLS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JEFF RENARD
Phone: 509-767-2272
Address: PO BOX 285, DALLES PORT WA 98617

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA: SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

300° · 17 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 31

310°M

Head/Tail

+15 kt

Crosswind

7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	130° / 310°	5,097 ft	ASPH	Standard L
07/25	73° / 253°	4,647 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', trees, 201' from thr, 107' R of cntrln, slope 0
07	—	—	—	—	—	—	34', pole, 796' from thr, 112' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KDLS COLUMBIA GORGE RGNL/THE DALLES MUNI in THE DALLES, OREGON, showing runways 13/31, 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 25

DD · CAT I

DLS

109.35

COPTER LDA/DME RWY 25

KDLS · IAP

COPTER LDA/DME RWY 25

KDLS · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA1
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.50

S20·Goldendale Airport·18.6 nm

Cheapest Jet A

$8.25

KDLS·Hood Aero (fka, TacAero)

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Hood Aero (fka, TacAero) 123.000(509) 767-0005 WebsiteTitan3d ago	$7.85SS $7.35	$8.25	—

Hood Aero (fka, TacAero)
123.000(509) 767-0005
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100LL
$7.85
Jet A
$8.25

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.50atS20Goldendale Airport18.6 nmsave $1.35

Airport notes

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

General notes

MTNS BYD 5000' APCH RY 31.
ALL TWYS MARKED WITH REFLECTORS.
WATERFOWL ON AND INVOF ARPT.
PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED FOR OVERWEIGHT LNDGS.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RYS 13/31 & 07/25, & REIL RY 31 - CTAF. REIL OPERATES ON 7 CLICKS ONLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

07RWY 07 +15 FTROAD, 0 FT FM END, 200 FT R.
07RWY 07 , SLP 39:1 TO DTHR.
13CNTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLP.
25THLD DSPLCD TO PROVIDE SAFETY AREA.

Other notes

ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
MANAGERADNL CTC - 541-288-6766. MANAGER@FLYCGRA.COM.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDLS

Answer card

ICAO: KDLS
Name: COLUMBIA GORGE RGNL/THE DALLES MUNI
Location: THE DALLES, OREGON
Elevation: 246.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,246.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 13/31 · 5,097 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 15°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 300° at 17 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

Columbia Gorge Rgnl / The Dalles Muni sits in The Dalles, Oregon. Field elevation is 246.5 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,097 ft on runway 13/31. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

Runway 25 has the published ILS approach. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Hood Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call them at (509) 767-0005 for current service details.

A few remarks matter here. Runway 07 has a road close off the end on the right side. Runway 25 has a displaced threshold for safety area. Runway 13 has a controlling obstruction near the approach path. Mountains are beyond 5,000 ft on approach to runway 31. Waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Runway lights are medium intensity on both runways. REILs are on runway 31 and are CTAF controlled with 7-click activation. This is an older field, established before 1959. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC. If you are bringing a heavier airplane, note that prior permission is required for overweight landings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDLS?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does KDLS have an ILS approach?

Yes. The published ILS is on runway 25.

Is Columbia Gorge Rgnl / The Dalles Muni towered?

No. KDLS is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

What is the longest runway at KDLS?

The longest runway is 13/31 at 5,097 ft asphalt. The other runway is 07/25 at 4,647 ft asphalt.

Which FBO is on the field at KDLS?

Hood Aero, formerly TacAero, is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call ahead for current services.

Are there any runway obstacles or displaced thresholds at KDLS?

Yes. Runway 07 has a road close off the end on the right side. Runway 13 has a controlling obstruction on the approach path. Runway 25 has a displaced threshold for safety area.

What should a first-time pilot know before landing at KDLS?

Expect mountain terrain on the runway 31 side. Waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Also note that runway lights and REILs are available. Runway 31 REILs are activated by 7 clicks on CTAF.

Do I need permission for a heavy aircraft landing at KDLS?

Yes. Prior permission is required for overweight landings. Contact the airport operator before arrival.

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