Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dubuque Regional Airport in Dubuque, IA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ) is a regional airport serving Dubuque, IA at 1,077 ft. KDBQ reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 18, 31, 36), longest 6,502 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 KDBQ 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 (360°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDBQ 130853Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01440106 53005
What changed at KDBQ?
Since the 0753Z (2:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.02 → 30.04 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KDBQ
KDBQ is currently VFR with winds from 360° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 1,077 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 KDBQ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 6,327 ft | CON | 12 kt head | 0 kt |
| 31 | 6,502 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 13 | 6,502 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 18 | 6,327 ft | CON | 12 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 8→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDBQ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dubuque Regional Airport in Dubuque, IA: 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 KDBQ 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 KDBQ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDBQ reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 43%
- 31
- 24%
- 13
- 18%
- 36
- 15%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KDBQ 130520Z 1306/1406 36006KT P6SM FEW150 FM131600 35006KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1317/1320 5SM -SHRA BR OVC080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDBQ
- IATA
- DBQ
- FAA LID
- DBQ
- City
- Dubuque
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,077 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.4020, -90.7095
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,502 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 34m
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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
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Historical Flying Weather at KDBQ
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDBQ reported VFR conditions during about 75.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 246 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.5 kt, calm 8.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.9 | 20.5 | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Feb | 69.0 | 16.4 | 8.2 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 71.4 | 15.5 | 7.2 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 76.7 | 13.2 | 6.7 | 3.4 |
| May | 80.2 | 11.4 | 5.3 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 85.4 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Jul | 86.7 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 83.9 | 9.5 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 83.6 | 8.3 | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 79.7 | 11.8 | 5.3 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 71.3 | 17.0 | 6.7 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 54.6 | 21.6 | 12.3 | 11.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.5 kt |
| Feb | 9.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.9 kt |
| Apr | 10.5 kt |
| May | 8.7 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.2 kt |
| Aug | 5.9 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 8.5 kt |
| Nov | 9.4 kt |
| Dec | 9.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDBQ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Dubuque Regional Airport in Dubuque, IA 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 ↗
KDBQ weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KDBQ?+
KDBQ has 4 runways: 13, 18, 31, 36; the longest is 6,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDBQ report its own weather?+
Yes. Dubuque Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDBQ have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDBQ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KDBQ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDBQ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDBQ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ) 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 Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)
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