Davis Monthan Air Force Base (KDMA)
Medium airport · Tucson, Arizona, United States
Airport data
| Name | Davis Monthan Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDMA |
| IATA | DMA |
| Elevation | 2,704 ft (824 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°9'59" W 110°52'59" 32.16650, -110.88300 |
| Location | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 13,643 ft (4158 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
Davis Monthan Air Force Base at a glance
Davis Monthan Air Force Base is a medium airport in Tucson, Arizona, United States, known to airline systems as DMA. The field elevation of 2,704 ft (824 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDMA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 13,643 ft (4158 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDMA 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 Davis Monthan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson International Airport | KTUS | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field | KFHU | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Nogales International Airport | KOLS | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Nogales International Airport | MMNG | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Bisbee Douglas International Airport | KDUG | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Davis Monthan Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,704 ft field elevation of Davis Monthan 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 Davis Monthan Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Davis Monthan Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Davis Monthan Air Force Base is KDMA, and its IATA code is DMA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Davis Monthan Air Force Base above sea level?
Davis Monthan Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 2,704 feet (824 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Davis Monthan Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 32.1665, -110.8830 — in Tucson, Arizona, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tucson International Airport, about 8 km away.
Does KDMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDMA 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 Davis Monthan Air Force Base?
Davis Monthan Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 13,643 ft (4158 m) with a PEM surface.