Dubuque Regional charts & airport diagram
Dubuque Regional (DBQ · KDBQ) in Dubuque, IA publishes 15 FAA charts, including 9 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS), LOC, VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Dubuque Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KDBQ publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Dubuque Regional — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KDBQ
Dubuque Regional has 9 published instrument approaches of 4 types (ILS, RNAV (GPS), LOC and VOR). 5 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
Hot spots at KDBQ
The FAA publishes 3 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.
- HS 1 Rwy Incursion Risk. Rwy 18 and Rwy 13. Rwy thresholds in close proximity. Comply with Rwy hold signs/markings at intersection Twy A and Rwy 18–36.
- HS 2 Use caution exiting the ramp area on Twy D. Twy D crosses Rwy 13–31 immediately after leaving ramp area.
- HS 3 Use caution exiting the ramp area on Twy C. Twy C crosses Rwy 13–31 immediately after leaving ramp area.
Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KDBQ. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KDBQ as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
- Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) are conducted here. The plate lists which runway intersections and the available landing distance for each; a pilot may always decline a LAHSO clearance.
All 15 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 3
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
- HOT HOT SPOT ↗
Approaches 9
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 36 ↗ Rwy 36
- LOC LOC RWY 31 ↗ Rwy 31
- VOR VOR RWY 13 ↗ Rwy 13
- VOR VOR RWY 31 ↗ Rwy 31
- VOR VOR RWY 36 ↗ Rwy 36
Minimums 3
- MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN LAHSO ↗
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KDBQ airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Dubuque Regional airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KDBQ have an instrument approach?
Yes. Dubuque Regional has 9 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS), LOC, VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.
Are there hot spots at KDBQ?
Yes. The FAA publishes 3 hot spots at Dubuque Regional — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.
What is the lowest approach at KDBQ?
ILS to runway 36 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Dubuque Regional. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
More about KDBQ
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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