Davison Army Air Field (KDAA)
Medium airport · Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Davison Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDAA |
| IATA | DAA |
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°42'54" W 77°10'52" 38.71500, -77.18100 |
| Location | Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,421 ft (1652 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Davison Army Air Field at a glance
Davison Army Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as DAA. The field elevation of 73 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDAA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,421 ft (1652 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDAA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Davison Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | KDCA | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field | KNYG | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field | KHEF | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Joint Base Andrews | KADW | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | KIAD | 35 km (19 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Davison Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 73 ft field elevation of Davison Army Air Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Davison Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Davison Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Davison Army Air Field is KDAA, and its IATA code is DAA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Davison Army Air Field above sea level?
Davison Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 73 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Davison Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 38.7150, -77.1810 — in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 20 km away.
Does KDAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDAA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Davison Army Air Field?
Davison Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,421 ft (1652 m) with a ASP surface.