Danville Regional Airport (KDAN)
Medium airport · Danville, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Danville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDAN |
| IATA | DAN |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°34'22" W 79°20'10" 36.57290, -79.33610 |
| Location | Danville, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,900 ft (1798 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,910 ft (1192 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Danville Regional Airport at a glance
Danville Regional Airport is a medium airport in Danville, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as DAN. The field elevation of 571 ft (174 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDAN 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 — 02/20 — offers 5,900 ft (1798 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDAN 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 Danville Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Country Regional Airport | KW63 | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Piedmont Triad International Airport | KGSO | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field | KLYH | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | KRDU | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Smith Reynolds Airport | KINT | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Danville Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 571 ft field elevation of Danville Regional 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 Danville Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Danville Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Danville Regional Airport is KDAN, and its IATA code is DAN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Danville Regional Airport above sea level?
Danville Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 571 feet (174 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Danville Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.5729, -79.3361 — in Danville, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lake Country Regional Airport, about 69 km away.
Does KDAN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDAN 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 Danville Regional Airport?
Danville Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,900 ft (1798 m) with a ASP surface.