Davison Army Air Field (KDAA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Davison Army Air Field in Fort Belvoir, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Davison Army Air Field (KDAA) is a regional airport serving Fort Belvoir, VA at 73 ft. KDAA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 5,421 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KDAA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,500 ft, scattered clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 25°C (78°F), altimeter 29.54 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDAA 290055Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM FEW065 SCT100 25/19 A2954 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP005 T02530189 $
What changed at KDAA?
Since the 2355Z (7:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2355Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KDAA
KDAA is currently VFR with winds from 340° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 73 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KDAA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 5,421 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 14 | 5,421 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDAA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Davison Army Air Field in Fort Belvoir, VA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KDAA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KDAA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 0132/FL060/TP CRJ2/WX FV99SM/RM VFR
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV SCAPE045005/TM 0015/FL130/TP C550/TB MOD
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SCAPE045005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP C550Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV BRV120015/TM 0008/FL090/TP BCS1/TB MOD/RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FT
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRV120015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FTRemarks.Show raw report
ADW UA /OV 1L ARRIVAL/TM 2338/FLDURD/TP GLF5/WX 9 MILES
ADW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1L ARRIVALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.WX 9 MILESWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL335012/TM 2332/FL040/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL335012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2330/FL030/TP CRJ7/WX FV10SM
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2330Reported at 23:30 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV 2 N DCA /TM 2306/FL050/TP B38M/SK OVC 027
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2 N DCALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2306Reported at 23:06 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 027Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL280010/TM 2253/FL070/TP B737/TB LIGHT/RM DURC TERPZ8 SID
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL280010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2253Reported at 22:53 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.RM DURC TERPZ8 SIDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDAA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDAA reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 19,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2000Z (4:00 PM EDT)
TAF KDAA 282000Z 2820/3002 19010G15KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN050CB OVC120 520006 QNH2952INS TEMPO 2820/2823 VRB25G45KT 1600 +TSRAGR OVC030CB BECMG 2823/2824 25009KT 9000 -SHRA SCT020 BKN030 BKN250 520006 QNH2952INS BECMG 2902/2903 32009KT 9999 NSW BKN030 510006 QNH2954INS BECMG 2913/2914 31012G20KT 9999 BKN040 510005 QNH2961INS BECMG 2923/2924 32010G15KT 9999 SCT050 510003 QNH2965INS BECMG 3000/3001 31009KT 9999 SCT040 OVC060 QNH2970INS TX31/2821Z TN22/2911Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2901 NEXT 2912
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KDAA
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDAA
- IATA
- DAA
- FAA LID
- DAA
- City
- Fort Belvoir
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 73 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.7150, -77.1810
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,421 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.175 MHz
- CTAF
- 126.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 22m
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KDAA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Davison Army Air Field in Fort Belvoir, VA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KDAA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDAA?+
KDAA has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 5,421 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDAA report its own weather?+
Yes — Davison Army Air Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDAA have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDAA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDAA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDAA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDAA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Davison Army Air Field (KDAA) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Davison Army Air Field (KDAA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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