KDBQ · DBQ
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque, IowaElevation 1,077 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
13/31
RWY 13135°T
Landing length (LDA)6,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,502 / 6,502 / 6,502 ft
Approach lightsMALS
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31315°T
Landing length (LDA)6,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,502 / 6,502 / 6,502 ft
ILSLOC/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
RWY 18180°T
Landing length (LDA)6,327 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,327 / 6,327 / 6,327 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36360°T
Landing length (LDA)6,327 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,327 / 6,327 / 6,327 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Dubuque Regional Airport is in Dubuque, Iowa. Field elevation 1,077 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerTODD DALSING
Manager phone563-589-4136
AttendedDaily, 0600–2200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKDBQ / DBQ
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.4020, -90.7095
Distance from city7 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF119.500
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
127.25
ATIS
ATIS
127
CHICAGO CNTR
CNTR
119.5
CTAF
CTAF
121.8
GND
GND
122.05
FORT DODGE RDO
RDO
119.5
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FUEL SVC AVBL 24 HRS. FOR FUEL 2200-0500 CALL 563-589-4136.
›PCR VALUE: 440/R/D/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 482/R/D/W/T
›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.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›ATC-CTL
›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.
›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.
›100LL SELF SERVICE FUEL STATION AVBL AT T-HGRS 24HRS. AREA NOT VSB BY TWR.
›WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
›PPR FOR UNSCHD ACR OPNS CALL AMGR (563) 589-4136. ARFF INDEX B LEVEL EQUIP IS PROVIDED.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KDBQ have a METAR?
Yes. KDBQ is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KDBQ have a TAF?
When KDBQ issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KDBQ?
KDBQ sits at 1,077 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KDBQ?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.