Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)
Medium airport · Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dubuque Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDBQ |
| IATA | DBQ |
| Elevation | 1,077 ft (328 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°24'7" W 90°42'34" 42.40200, -90.70950 |
| Location | Dubuque, Iowa, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,502 ft (1982 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,327 ft (1928 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Dubuque Regional Airport at a glance
Dubuque Regional Airport is a medium airport in Dubuque, Iowa, United States, known to airline systems as DBQ. The field elevation of 1,077 ft (328 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDBQ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,502 ft (1982 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDBQ 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 Dubuque Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Eastern Iowa Airport | KCID | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Quad City International Airport | KMLI | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport | KRFD | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Dane County Regional Truax Field | KMSN | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Waterloo Regional Airport | KALO | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dubuque Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,077 ft field elevation of Dubuque 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 Dubuque Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dubuque Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dubuque Regional Airport is KDBQ, and its IATA code is DBQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dubuque Regional Airport above sea level?
Dubuque Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,077 feet (328 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dubuque Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.4020, -90.7095 — in Dubuque, Iowa, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is The Eastern Iowa Airport, about 101 km away.
Does KDBQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDBQ 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 Dubuque Regional Airport?
Dubuque Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,502 ft (1982 m) with a CON surface.