Danville Regional Airport

DAN · KDAN · Danville, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation

571 ft MSL

Longest runway

5,900 ft 02/20

Runways

Mag var

AWOS 128.125 CTAF 123.05

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:49 PM

Event	Local (EDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	05:57 AM	09:57Z
Sunrise	06:26 AM	10:26Z
Sunset	08:21 PM	00:21Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	08:49 PM	00:49Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

08:49 PM → 05:57 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

09:21 PM → 05:26 AM

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Runways

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading: 134° mag · 125° true
Dimensions: 3,910 × 100 ft
TPA: 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface: Asphalt
Lights: VASI (3°)
CTAF: 123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 314°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13

Threshold elev: 571 ft
Markings: basic
Approach obstacle: Tree, 120 ft, 2,708 ft from threshold, 429 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height: 28 ft
TDZ elevation: 571 ft
End lights: REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 90k, Double wheel 130k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Runway	Length	Your margin
02/20	5,900 ft
13/31	3,910 ft

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Danville”

ASOS/AWOS

128.125

Taxi & takeoff

“Danville”

CTAF

123.05

UNICOM

123.05

Also

Flight service

122.2 124.05 LOW

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)

Frequency	Used by
352.0	SOUTH BOSTON RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 02

Runway	ILS
RWY 02	ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (DAN) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

SBV 110.40

NavAid	Type	Freq · ch	Range	Radial / Dist magnetic
SBV · South Boston	VORTAC	110.40 · 41X	Low	r254° / 16.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA: KDAN / DAN
Coordinates: 36.5729, -79.3361
Elevation: 571 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 9W
Sectional chart: CINCINNATI
Airport use: Public
Control tower: No
Airspace: Class E · CLASS E SVC CONTINUOUS
Weather station: ASOS · 128.125 · ☎ 434-799-1701
ARTCC: WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS): LEESBURG · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet: RCO → Leesburg Radio (24)
NOTAM facility: DAN
Attendance: MON-FRI 0700-1900; SAT-SUN 0700-1900
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1937/10
Distance from city: 3 E

Night operations

Airport lighting: SEE RMK
Rotating beacon: white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting: ACTVT HIRL RY 02/20, MIRL RY 13/31, REIL RYS 13, 31, & 20, MALSR RY 02, VASI RY 13, & PAPIS RYS 02, 20, & 31 - CTAF. on 123.05 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 20: 4-light PAPI (left) · 13: VASI · 31: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: NONE
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Parking: tiedowns, hangars
Other services: Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management 2 contacts

Owner

CITY OF DANVILLE

PO BOX 3300, DANVILLE, VA

434-799-5110

Manager

MARC ADELMAN

424 AIRPORT DRIVE, DANVILLE, VA

434-799-5110

Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
RY 02 IS DESIGNATED CALM WIND RY.
CTC ARPT ADMIN PRIOR TO CONDUCTING SPECIALIZED AERO ACTIVITIES 434-799-5110.
TREES PENETRATING 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SURFACE, RY 31 BOTH SIDES, FIRST 1000 FT.
FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.

Lighting

ACTVT HIRL RY 02/20, MIRL RY 13/31, REIL RYS 13, 31, & 20, MALSR RY 02, VASI RY 13, & PAPIS RYS 02, 20, & 31 - CTAF.

Obstructions

SLP TO DTHR 39:1.

Attendance

ARPT UNATTND CHRISTMAS DAY

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About KDAN

Danville Regional Airport (DAN · KDAN) is an airport in Danville, VA, at 571 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDAN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KDAN have a control tower?

No. Danville Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KDAN?

Danville Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KDAN?

Danville Regional Airport is in Danville, VA, at an elevation of 571 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.5729, -79.3361.

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