KDNL

VFR

DANIEL FLD

AUGUSTA · GEORGIA

Elev
422.3'
Longest RWY
4,002'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDNL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,422.3'
MSL · field 422.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KDNL

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KDNL 272053Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP198 T02220083 58020
Wind
080° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.13 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,103 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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
DNL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE GAY, PRES
Address
AUGUSTA AVIATION (FBO), 1775 HIGHLAND AVE, AUGUSTA GA 30904

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 5 kt
RWY 11
100°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 100° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,422 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2342° / 222°4,002 ftASPHStandard L
11/29Favored100° / 280°3,733 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', tree, 280' from thr, 243' R of cntrln, slope 8
23PAPI 2-box left(3.3°)15', road, 201' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0
113,733'3,733'3,733'3,407'PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)25', road, 201' from thr, 145' R of cntrln, slope 0
293,733'3,733'3,733'3,419'15', road, 201' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
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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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
No

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

  • Pilots should be alert for turbojet traffic transiting the traffic area en route to Bush Field six miles south.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 05, 11, and 23. PAPI is available on runways 05, 11, and 23. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 05/23 and 11/29 and are controlled by the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There is a 6-foot fence 190 feet from the threshold and 125 feet to the right of runway 23.Show FAA
  • 11There is a 6-foot fence 190 feet from the threshold and 94 feet to the right of runway 11.Show FAA
  • 11The runway 11 PAPI is unusable beyond 3 degrees left of the runway centerline because the PAPI is baffled.Show FAA
  • 05The approach slope ratio is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 05.Show FAA
  • 11The approach slope ratio is zero to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 11. There is a 20-foot road and fence at the displaced threshold and 245 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 23The approach slope ratio is 16 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 23. There is a 34-foot light pole 577 feet from the threshold and 213 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 29The approach slope ratio is 13 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 29. There are trees over 55 feet tall located 715 feet from the threshold and 139 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDNL

Answer card
ICAO
KDNL
Name
DANIEL FLD
Location
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Elevation
422.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,422.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

Daniel Field sits in Augusta, Georgia. Field elevation is 422.3 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 4,002 ft. There is no control tower. Towered traffic services are handled through Augusta approach and departure frequencies. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with that in mind if the weather is marginal.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Augusta Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (706) 733-8970 for current service details before you go.

This field has several published obstacle notes near the displaced thresholds. Runway 11 has a road and fence near the threshold. Runway 23 has a light pole and a fence near the approach path. Runway 29 has tall trees near the threshold area. Runway 11 also has a PAPI limitation left of centerline. The runway lights are CTAF controlled. Pilots should also watch for turbojet traffic transiting the pattern area en route to Bush Field six miles south. If you need current noise, curfew, or operational guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDNL Daniel Field?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KDNL have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Daniel Field. If you need an instrument option, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you fly.
Which runway is the longest at KDNL?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway at 4,002 ft asphalt. The other runway is 11/29 at 3,733 ft asphalt.
Is Daniel Field towered?
No. KDNL has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.
What fuel is available on the field at KDNL?
Augusta Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (706) 733-8970 for current service details.
Are there obstacle issues on the approaches at KDNL?
Yes. The Chart Supplement notes obstructions near the displaced thresholds on runways 05, 11, 23 and 29. Review those notes before arrival. This matters most if you plan a short or unfamiliar approach.
What should I know about runway 11 at Daniel Field?
Runway 11 has a published PAPI limitation. It is unusable beyond 3 degrees left of the runway centerline because the PAPI is baffled. There is also a fence near the threshold area.
Is there any special traffic to watch for at KDNL?
Yes. Published remarks say pilots should be alert for turbojet traffic transiting the traffic area en route to Bush Field six miles south. Keep your scan up in the pattern.

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