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KDLF · DLF

Laughlin Air Force Base

Del Rio, TexasElevation 1,082 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 8,852 ft

13R/31L
Dimensions
6,571 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
MED
RWY 13R
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31L
Displaced threshold330 ft
Traffic patternLeft
13C/31C
Dimensions
8,852 x 150 ft
Surface
Pem
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 13C
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF1
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31C
ILSLOC/GS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
13L/31R
Dimensions
8,316 x 150 ft
Surface
Pem
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 13L
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31R
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

Laughlin Air Force Base is in Del Rio, Texas. Field elevation 1,082 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipAir Force owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDER
Manager phone830-298-5308
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 1300–0100Z++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKDLF / DLF
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.3595, -100.7780
Distance from city5 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.6
DEL RIO APP
APP
114.4
ATIS
ATIS
120.5
CLNC DEL
CLD
119.6
DEL RIO DEP
DEP
138.75
GND
GND
35.46
PMSV METRO
PMSV
37.22
PTD
PTD
125.2
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RSTD: T-1 AND SMALLER ACFT ONLY ON TWYS B, C, D, E AND H.
›RSTD: RWY 13R/31L FOR LCL USE ONLY.
›RWY: RCR UNAVBL. RWY COND CODE (RWYCC) NOT RPTD. NO RWY SFC COND AVBL WHEN TWR CLSD.
›A-GEAR: BAK-15 ON DEP END RWY 13C-31C AND RWY 13L-31R. OPPOSITE END APCH OVER RAISED BARRIER IS PROH.
›RSTD: RWY 31L - THLD DISPLD 330'; DO NOT LAND PRIOR TO RWY THLD, DISPLD THLD MAY BE USED FOR TAKEOFF ON RWY 31L AND LANDING ROLLOUT ON RWY 13R. RWY 13R - DO NOT USE OPPOSITE END DISPLD THLD FOR TAKEOFF COMPUTATIONS OR TAKEOFF ROLL.
›CAUTION: RUNWAY SUPERVISOR UNITS LOCATED 230' WEST OF RWY 13C ABEAM THE 7000' REMAINING MARKER; 236' WEST OF RWY 31C ABEAM THE 7000' REMAINING MARKER AND 221' EAST OF RWY 31R ABEAM THE 5500' REMAINING MARKER.
›BAK-15 CHAG (151' OVRN).
›BAK-15 CHAG (115' OVRN).
›BAK-15 CHAG (155' OVRN).
›BAK-15 CHAG (155' OVRN).
›RSTD: OVERHEAD APCH NOT AUTH FOR TRAN ACFT DUR STU TRNG OPR. EXP RADAR VECTORS FOR ILS, LOC OR STR-IN APCH AND FULL STOP LDG DUR STU TRNG.
›RWY 13C-31C PAPI OPR DUR OPR HR.
›RWY 13C-31C PAPI OPR DUR OPR HR.
›CLSD TO ALL ACFT EXC EMERG OT, SAT AND HOL; OT BY NOTAM.
›BASE OPNS
›RSTD: ALL ACFT WITH WG SPAN LARGER THAN C130 RSTD.
›NS ABTMT: AETC QUIET HR POLICY IN EFF 0400-1200Z++ DLY, NO TKOF, LO APCH OR TOUCH AND GO LDG.
›MISC: WIDE-BODY ACFT (C17/C5) EXP 30 MIN OR LONGER SVC TIME DUE TO USE OF 1.5 HOSE.
›MISC: FIRE FIGHTING CAPABILITIES MAX 2300 GAL.
›MISC: AIRFIELD OPNS DOES NOT HAVE ABILITY TO STORE COMSEC. COMMAND POST HAS LTD AVBL STORAGE. CTC COMMAND POST DSN732-5167, C830-298-5167.
›SERVICE-LGT: RWY 13C-31C PAPI/ILS RPI' S NOT COINCIDENTAL.
›CAUTION: ALL DEP ACFT CROSS 2 DME AT OR BLW 3000' TO ENSURE SEPARATION FR CIV CORRIDOR.
›SERVICE-LGT: 4 MISSING RWY EDGE LGT ON RWY 13C/31C OPPOSITE INT WITH TWY J AND TWY D. 3 GROUPS TWY LGTS INSTL GREATER THAN 10' FR TWY EDGES: TWY B AND TWY G BOTH SIDES OF INT; TWY C AND TWY G BOTH SIDES OF INT; EAST SIDE TWY G ADJ APN. DOUBLE BLUE TWY ENTRANCE/EXIT LGT MISSING: TWY A AND RWY 13L/31R N SIDE; TWY A AND RWY 13R/31L S SIDE; TWY H AND RWY 13C/31C SW SIDE; TWY E AND RWY 13R/31L SW SIDE.
›JASU: 1(MD-3M) 1(MA-1A) 1(MC-1A) 1(MC-11) 1(A/M32A-86).
›FLUID: SP PRESAIR LHOX LOX.
›OIL: O-148 SOAP.
›RSTD: TWY G1 FOR USE BY T6 ACFT ONLY.
›CAUTION: TWENTY-SEVEN SECURITY LGT POLES ALONG EDGE OF PRK APN HAVE NO OBST LGT.
›SERVICE-LGT: THREE SETS OF MISSING TWY END LGTS: INT OF TWY G & D, TWY G & E, AND TWY G AND F.
›SERVICE-TRAN ALERT: OPR DURING AFLD HRS.
›RSTD: PPR, CTC BASE OPS DSN 732-5308, C830-298-5308.
›MISC: CLASS C AIRSPACE EFF 1300-0100Z++ MON-FRI, 2000-2300Z++ SUN, EXC HOL; OT CLASS G.
›MISC: CLASS E 700' AGL AND ABV.
›SERVICE-FUEL: A++, A++100.
›MISC: ALL ACFT DEP VFR SHALL CTC CLNC DEL 335.8 FOR CLASS C AIRSPACE CLIMB OUT INST PRIOR TO TAXI. ACFT OPR WITHIN THE RSU PRACTICE AREA ARE NOT CLASS C PARTICIPANTS. RSU PRACTICE AREA DEFINED IN AP/1.
›MISC: FIRST 300' RWY 13C/31C IS GROOVED CONCRETE, MIDDLE 8252' IS GROOVED ASPHALT.
›CAUTION: TXWY J VFR DAYTIME ONLY, NO EDGE LIGHTS INSTALLED.
›CAUTION: POTENTIAL TRANSIT/DIVERT UAS OPS WITHIN LCL TRML AREA.
›MISC: FIRST 1000' RWY 13L-31R GROOVED CONCRETE, MIDDLE 6315' GROOVED ASPHALT.
›TFC PAT: DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF RWYS, ONCE ESTAB ON FINAL APCH, TRAN ACFT WILL REMAIN ALIGNED WITH RWY 13C-31C TO AVOID T-6 TFC LDG RWY 13R-31L AT 2100' AND TFC LDG RWY 13L-31R AT 2100'-2600'.
›CAUTION: LGT WINDCONE 249' WEST RWY 13C CENTERLINE, SOUTH TWY A. LGT WINDCONE 211' WEST RWY 13C CENTERLINE, NORTH TWY E.
›RSTD: ALL ACFT CROSS DEP END OF ALL RWYS AT OR BLW 1600' MSL FOR VMC DEP.
›RSTD: ALL ACFT CROSS DEP END OF ALL RWYS AT OR BLO 1600' MSL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KDLF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KDLF have a METAR?
Yes. KDLF is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KDLF have a TAF?
When KDLF 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 KDLF?
KDLF sits at 1,082 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KDLF?
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.
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