Devils Lake Regional Airport (KDVL)
Medium airport · Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Devils Lake Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDVL |
| IATA | DVL |
| Elevation | 1,456 ft (444 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°6'56" W 98°54'32" 48.11545, -98.90880 |
| Location | Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,314 ft (1315 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,400 ft (1951 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Devils Lake Regional Airport at a glance
Devils Lake Regional Airport is a medium airport in Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as DVL. The field elevation of 1,456 ft (444 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDVL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,400 ft (1951 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 KDVL 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 Devils Lake Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Air Force Base | KRDR | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Grand Forks International Airport | KGFK | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Jamestown Regional Airport | KJMS | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Minot International Airport | KMOT | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Minot Air Force Base | KMIB | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Devils Lake Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,456 ft field elevation of Devils Lake 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 Devils Lake Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Devils Lake Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Devils Lake Regional Airport is KDVL, and its IATA code is DVL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Devils Lake Regional Airport above sea level?
Devils Lake Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,456 feet (444 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Devils Lake Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.1155, -98.9088 — in Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grand Forks Air Force Base, about 113 km away.
Does KDVL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDVL 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 Devils Lake Regional Airport?
Devils Lake Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,400 ft (1951 m) with a ASP surface.