Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (KDLS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport in Dallesport / The Dalles, OR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (KDLS) is a regional airport serving Dallesport / The Dalles, OR at 247 ft. KDLS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 13, 25, 31) — longest 5,097 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.175. Track KDLS 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 (280°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDLS 290553Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02220122 10289 20222 53015
What changed at KDLS?
Since the 0453Z (9:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.94 → 29.96 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KDLS
KDLS is currently VFR with winds from 280° 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 247 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 KDLS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 4,647 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 31 | 5,097 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 13 | 5,097 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 07 | 4,647 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDLS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Columbia Gorge Regional Airport in Dallesport / The Dalles, OR: 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 KDLS 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 KDLS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
RDM UA /OV DSD300015/TM 0013/FL140/TP B190/TB LGT CHOP BLO 120/RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSE
RDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DSD300015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP BLO 120Turbulence: light chop blo 120.RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDLS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDLS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 35 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 31
- 68%
- 25
- 30%
- 07
- 2%
- 13
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KDLS 290520Z 2906/3006 30013KT P6SM SKC FM292100 31016G25KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KDLS
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KDLS.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDLS
- IATA
- DLS
- FAA LID
- DLS
- City
- Dallesport / The Dalles
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 247 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.6210, -121.1708
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,097 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 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
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Columbia Gorge Aeromodelers - Barrett Park RC Field — Hood River, OR · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDLS reported VFR conditions during about 90.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 297 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 25.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.7 | 26.9 | 8.2 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 78.8 | 13.0 | 5.3 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 94.1 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 98.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 96.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 94.7 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 75.9 | 17.0 | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 58.4 | 26.2 | 9.9 | 5.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.9 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 8.1 kt |
| May | 9.2 kt |
| Jun | 10.5 kt |
| Jul | 10.9 kt |
| Aug | 9.4 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 3.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDLS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDLS?+
KDLS has 4 runways — 07, 13, 25, 31; the longest is 5,097 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDLS report its own weather?+
Yes — Columbia Gorge Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDLS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDLS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDLS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDLS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (KDLS)
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