Daniel Field (KDNL)
Medium airport · Augusta, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Daniel Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDNL |
| IATA | DNL |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°27'59" W 82°2'22" 33.46650, -82.03940 |
| Location | Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,002 ft (1220 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 3,733 ft (1138 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Daniel Field at a glance
Daniel Field is a medium airport in Augusta, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as DNL. The field elevation of 423 ft (129 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDNL 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 — 05/23 — offers 4,002 ft (1220 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDNL 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 Daniel Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Regional At Bush Field | KAGS | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | KCAE | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Orangeburg Municipal Airport | KOGB | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport | KCUB | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base | KMMT | 125 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Daniel Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 423 ft field elevation of Daniel Field 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 Daniel Field
What is the ICAO code of Daniel Field?
The ICAO identifier of Daniel Field is KDNL, and its IATA code is DNL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Daniel Field above sea level?
Daniel Field sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Daniel Field located?
The airport lies at 33.4665, -82.0394 — in Augusta, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Augusta Regional At Bush Field, about 13 km away.
Does KDNL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDNL 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 Daniel Field?
Daniel Field has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,002 ft (1220 m) with a ASP surface.