Danville Regional Airport (KDAN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Danville Regional Airport in Danville, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Danville Regional Airport (KDAN) is a regional airport serving Danville, VA at 571 ft. KDAN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 13, 20, 31) — longest 5,900 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 128.125. Track KDAN 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 south-southwest (200°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.67 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDAN 290253Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP036 60000 T02170211 51011
What changed at KDAN?
Since the 0153Z (9:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KDAN
KDAN is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 571 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 KDAN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FAV | 5,900 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 13 | 3,910 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 31 | 3,910 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 02 | 5,900 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDAN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Danville Regional Airport in Danville, 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 KDAN 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 KDAN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170005/TM 0059/FL300/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2337/FL300/TP CL35/TB NEG CHOP/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2337Reported at 23:37 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG CHOPTurbulence: none reported chop.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2304/FL034/TP B767/SK SCT034/RM TOPS 043
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2304Reported at 23:04 UTC.FL034Altitude: 3,400 ft MSL.TP B767Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT034Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM TOPS 043Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2259/FL030/TP B717/SK BKN070
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2259Reported at 22:59 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP B717Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN070Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170010/TM 2204/FL200/TP B38M/TB MOD CAT/RM ZTLFD 29
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2204Reported at 22:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CATTurbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZTLFD 29Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDAN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDAN reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 02
- 40%
- 20
- 36%
- 31
- 24%
- 13
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KDAN 282320Z 2900/2924 25005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 FM290300 29003KT P6SM SKC FM291400 32007KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDAN
- IATA
- DAN
- FAA LID
- DAN
- City
- Danville
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 571 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.5729, -79.3361
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,900 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 39m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Danville Aeromodelers - Charming Rd — Danville, VA · 14 mi
- Gretna Radio Flyers - Deer View Rd — Gretna, VA · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDAN reported VFR conditions during about 82.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 25.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.8 | 8.3 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 81.3 | 8.2 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 82.9 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 85.6 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| May | 80.8 | 10.8 | 5.6 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 85.1 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 86.1 | 8.8 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 82.1 | 10.3 | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 77.3 | 12.3 | 6.5 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 80.8 | 10.1 | 5.8 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 83.8 | 9.1 | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 77.2 | 9.8 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.5 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.6 kt |
| May | 4.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.0 kt |
| Jul | 3.5 kt |
| Aug | 3.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 4.1 kt |
| Nov | 4.4 kt |
| Dec | 4.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDAN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDAN?+
KDAN has 4 runways — 02, 13, 20, 31; the longest is 5,900 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDAN report its own weather?+
Yes — Danville Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDAN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDAN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDAN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDAN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Danville Regional Airport (KDAN)
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