Barstow Daggett Airport (KDAG)
Medium airport · Daggett, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Barstow Daggett Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDAG |
| IATA | DAG |
| Elevation | 1,930 ft (588 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°51'13" W 116°47'13" 34.85370, -116.78700 |
| Location | Daggett, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,123 ft (1561 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 6,402 ft (1951 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Barstow Daggett Airport at a glance
Barstow Daggett Airport is a medium airport in Daggett, California, United States, known to airline systems as DAG. The field elevation of 1,930 ft (588 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDAG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 6,402 ft (1951 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDAG 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 Barstow Daggett Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Lake Army Air Field | KBYS | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field | KNXP | 84 km (45 NM) |
| San Bernardino International Airport | KSBD | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Edwards Air Force Base | KEDW | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Ontario International Airport | KONT | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barstow Daggett Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,930 ft field elevation of Barstow Daggett Airport 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 Barstow Daggett Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barstow Daggett Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barstow Daggett Airport is KDAG, and its IATA code is DAG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barstow Daggett Airport above sea level?
Barstow Daggett Airport sits at an elevation of 1,930 feet (588 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barstow Daggett Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.8537, -116.7870 — in Daggett, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bicycle Lake Army Air Field, about 50 km away.
Does KDAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDAG 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 Barstow Daggett Airport?
Barstow Daggett Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,402 ft (1951 m) with a ASP surface.