KDLS

VFR

COLUMBIA GORGE RGNL/THE DALLES MUNI

THE DALLES · OREGON

Elev
246.5'
Longest RWY
5,097'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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 +22 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KDLS

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KDLS 280053Z AUTO 32022G35KT 10SM -RA CLR 16/04 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 31036/0031 RAB30 SLP148 P0000 T01560039
Wind
320° @ 22G35 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
364 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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
DLS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF RENARD
Address
PO BOX 285, DALLES PORT WA 98617

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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320° · 22 kt
RWY 31
310°M
Head/Tail
+22 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 310° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,247 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored130° / 310°5,097 ftASPHStandard L
07/2573° / 253°4,647 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1315', trees, 201' from thr, 107' R of cntrln, slope 0
0734', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 25
DD · CAT I
DLS
109.35
COPTER LDA/DME RWY 25
KDLS · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Prior permission is required for overweight landings.Show FAA
  • Mountains are beyond 5000 feet on approach to runway 31.Show FAA
  • All taxiways are marked with reflectors.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runways 13/31 and 07/25, and runway end identifier lights are on runway 31 controlled by CTAF. The runway end identifier lights operate on 7 clicks only.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07 has a 15 foot road 0 feet from the end, 200 feet right.Show FAA
  • 13Controlling obstruction exceeds 45 degree slope at runway 13.Show FAA
  • 07Runway 07 has a slope of 39 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 25Threshold displaced to provide safety area on runway 25.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAdditional contact is 541-288-6766. manager@flycgra.com.Show FAA

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
320° at 22 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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