Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (KDLS)
Medium airport · Dallesport / The Dalles, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Columbia Gorge Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDLS |
| IATA | DLS |
| Elevation | 247 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°37'16" W 121°10'15" 45.62098, -121.17078 |
| Location | Dallesport / The Dalles, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,647 ft (1416 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
| 13/31 | 5,097 ft (1554 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport at a glance
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport is a medium airport in Dallesport / The Dalles, Oregon, United States, known to airline systems as DLS. The field elevation of 247 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDLS 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 — 13/31 — offers 5,097 ft (1554 m) of asp 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 KDLS 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 Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Troutdale Airport | KTTD | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Portland International Airport | KPDX | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field | KYKM | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Aurora State Airport | KUAO | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Portland Hillsboro Airport | KHIO | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 247 ft field elevation of Columbia Gorge 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 Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Columbia Gorge Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Columbia Gorge Regional Airport is KDLS, and its IATA code is DLS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Columbia Gorge Regional Airport above sea level?
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 247 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Columbia Gorge Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.6210, -121.1708 — in Dallesport / The Dalles, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Portland Troutdale Airport, about 96 km away.
Does KDLS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDLS 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 Columbia Gorge Regional Airport?
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,097 ft (1554 m) with a ASP surface.