Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KDBQ / DBQ
- Coordinates
- 42.4020, -90.7095
- Elevation
- 1,077 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- NOTAM facility
- DBQ
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2200
- Beacon
- white-green (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1943/03
- Distance from city
- 7 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWYS 31 & 36; MALS RWY 13; REIL RWY 18; PAPI RWYS 13, 18, 31 & 36; HIRL RWYS 13/31 & 18/36 - CTAF. on 119.5 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 13: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALS · 31: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13 · 132°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 119.5
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
6,502 ft × 100 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- 132° mag · 135° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALS
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 312° mag · 315° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (DBQ)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 122 ft, 4,475 ft from threshold, 50 ft R of centerline — 35:1 slope to clear
Runway 18/36
6,327 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- 177° mag · 180° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 357° mag · 360° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (FUQ) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,502 ft | |
| 18/36 | 6,327 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 127.25 | |
| CNTR | 127 | CHICAGO CNTR |
| CTAF | 119.5 | |
| GND | 121.8 | |
| RDO | 122.05 | FORT DODGE RDO |
| TWR | 119.5 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBQ · Dubuque | VORTAC | 115.80 | r325° / 0 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ATC-CTL
- WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
- 100LL SELF SERVICE FUEL STATION AVBL AT T-HGRS 24HRS. AREA NOT VSB BY TWR.
- ACFT DEPARTING RY 36, THE APCH ENDS OF RY 31 AND RY 18 ARE NOT VISIBLE FOR APRXLY THE FIRST 3000 FT OF TKOF ROLL.
- FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- DASHED TWY EDGE MARKING ADJ TO TWY A EDGE AND GA APN DEFINE THE MOVMT/NON-MOVMT AREA BNDRY. NON-MOVMT AREA BNDRY MARKING ON THE GA APNS ARE THE WINGTIP CLNC LINE - TOFA BNDRY.
- PPR FOR UNSCHD ACR OPNS CALL AMGR (563) 589-4136. ARFF INDEX B LEVEL EQUIP IS PROVIDED.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWYS 31 & 36; MALS RWY 13; REIL RWY 18; PAPI RWYS 13, 18, 31 & 36; HIRL RWYS 13/31 & 18/36 - CTAF.
- FUEL SVC AVBL 24 HRS. FOR FUEL 2200-0500 CALL 563-589-4136.
- PCR VALUE: 482/R/D/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 440/R/D/W/T
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About KDBQ
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ · KDBQ) is an airport in Dubuque, IA, at 1,077 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,502 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDBQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KDBQ have a control tower?
Yes. Dubuque Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KDBQ?
Dubuque Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,502 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KDBQ?
Dubuque Regional Airport is in Dubuque, IA, at an elevation of 1,077 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4020, -90.7095.
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