Bisbee Douglas International Airport (KDUG)
Medium airport · Douglas Bisbee, Arizona, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bisbee Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDUG |
| IATA | DUG |
| Elevation | 4,154 ft (1266 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°27'51" W 109°36'16" 31.46414, -109.60456 |
| Location | Douglas Bisbee, Arizona, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,966 ft (1514 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,430 ft (1960 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bisbee Douglas International Airport at a glance
Bisbee Douglas International Airport is a medium airport in Douglas Bisbee, Arizona, United States, known to airline systems as DUG. The field elevation of 4,154 ft (1266 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDUG 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 — 17/35 — offers 6,430 ft (1960 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDUG 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 Bisbee Douglas International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field | KFHU | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Nogales International Airport | KOLS | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Nogales International Airport | MMNG | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Davis Monthan Air Force Base | KDMA | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Tucson International Airport | KTUS | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bisbee Douglas International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,154 ft field elevation of Bisbee Douglas International 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 Bisbee Douglas International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bisbee Douglas International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bisbee Douglas International Airport is KDUG, and its IATA code is DUG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bisbee Douglas International Airport above sea level?
Bisbee Douglas International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,154 feet (1266 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bisbee Douglas International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.4641, -109.6046 — in Douglas Bisbee, Arizona, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field, about 72 km away.
Does KDUG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDUG 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 Bisbee Douglas International Airport?
Bisbee Douglas International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,430 ft (1960 m) with a ASP surface.