Barstow Daggett Airport (KDAG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Barstow Daggett Airport in Daggett, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Barstow Daggett Airport (KDAG) is a regional airport serving Daggett, CA at 1,930 ft. KDAG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 08, 22, 26), longest 6,402 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 KDAG 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 west (260°) at 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDAG 130750Z AUTO 26020KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP089 T02830072 404000239
What changed at KDAG?
Since the 0650Z (11:50 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0650Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KDAG
KDAG is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 20 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,050 ft (field elevation 1,930 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KDAG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 6,402 ft | ASP | 20 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 22 | 5,123 ft | ASP | 17 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 04 | 5,123 ft | ASP | 17 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 08 | 6,402 ft | ASP | 20 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 17→20 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDAG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Barstow Daggett Airport in Daggett, CA: 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 KDAG is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDAG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDAG reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 75%
- 22
- 18%
- 04
- 4%
- 08
- 3%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KDAG 130520Z 1306/1406 25015KT P6SM FEW250 FM131200 28011KT P6SM SKC FM131600 27012G23KT P6SM SKC FM140200 25014KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDAG
- IATA
- DAG
- FAA LID
- DAG
- City
- Daggett
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,930 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.8537, -116.7870
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,402 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 17h 50m
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Historical Flying Weather at KDAG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDAG reported VFR conditions during about 99.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 343 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.5 kt, calm 8.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 99.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 99.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 98.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 10.7 kt |
| Apr | 12.5 kt |
| May | 12.8 kt |
| Jun | 12.3 kt |
| Jul | 10.1 kt |
| Aug | 9.4 kt |
| Sep | 8.7 kt |
| Oct | 8.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 6.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDAG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Barstow Daggett Airport in Daggett, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KDAG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KDAG?+
KDAG has 4 runways: 04, 08, 22, 26; the longest is 6,402 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDAG report its own weather?+
Yes. Barstow Daggett Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDAG have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDAG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KDAG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDAG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDAG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Barstow Daggett Airport (KDAG) 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 Barstow Daggett Airport (KDAG)
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