Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF)
Medium airport · Del Rio, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Laughlin Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDLF |
| IATA | DLF |
| Elevation | 1,082 ft (330 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°21'34" W 100°46'41" 29.35950, -100.77800 |
| Location | Del Rio, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13C/31C | 8,852 ft (2698 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 8,316 ft (2535 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 6,571 ft (2003 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Laughlin Air Force Base at a glance
Laughlin Air Force Base is a medium airport in Del Rio, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as DLF. The field elevation of 1,082 ft (330 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDLF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13C/31C — offers 8,852 ft (2698 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13C points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDLF 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 Laughlin Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Del Rio International Airport | KDRT | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Ciudad Acuña International Airport | MMCC | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Piedras Negras International Airport | MMPG | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Sonora Municipal Airport | KSOA | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Kimble County Airport | KJCT | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Laughlin Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,082 ft field elevation of Laughlin Air Force Base 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 Laughlin Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Laughlin Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Laughlin Air Force Base is KDLF, and its IATA code is DLF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Laughlin Air Force Base above sea level?
Laughlin Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,082 feet (330 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Laughlin Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 29.3595, -100.7780 — in Del Rio, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Del Rio International Airport, about 15 km away.
Does KDLF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDLF 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 Laughlin Air Force Base?
Laughlin Air Force Base has 3 runways. The longest, 13C/31C, measures 8,852 ft (2698 m) with a PEM surface.