Columbia Gorge Regional Airport

DLS · KDLS · Dallesport / The Dalles, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
246 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,097 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
15E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:03 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:18 AM12:18Z
Sunrise05:52 AM12:52Z
Sunset08:29 PM03:29Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:03 PM04:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:03 PM → 05:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:29 PM → 04:52 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 040°downwind 310°base 220°final 130°45° entry13253107

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
130° mag · 145° true
Dimensions
5,097 × 100 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
200 ft
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
211 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 15 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 107 ft L of centerline
TDZ elevation
240 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 30k. PCN 32.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
135.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
119.65 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
257.6KLICKITAT RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 25
RunwayILS
RWY 25LDA/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.35 (DLS) · GS 4.20°

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

Nearby navigation aids

LTJ 112.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LTJ · Klickitat VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r187° / 6.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KDLS / DLS
Coordinates
45.6210, -121.1708
Elevation
246 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 135.175 · ☎ 509-767-1726
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
SEATTLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
DLS
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1943/06
Distance from city
2 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RYS 13/31 & 07/25, & REIL RY 31 - CTAF. REIL OPERATES ON 7 CLICKS ONLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

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-1
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF THE DALLES/KLICKITAT COUNTY
PO BOX 285, DALLES PORT, WA
509-767-2272
Manager
JEFF RENARD
PO BOX 285, DALLES PORT, WA
509-767-2272
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • MTNS BYD 5000' APCH RY 31.
  • ALL TWYS MARKED WITH REFLECTORS.
  • WATERFOWL ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED FOR OVERWEIGHT LNDGS.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RYS 13/31 & 07/25, & REIL RY 31 - CTAF. REIL OPERATES ON 7 CLICKS ONLY.

Obstructions

  • RWY 07 +15 FTROAD, 0 FT FM END, 200 FT R.
  • RWY 07 , SLP 39:1 TO DTHR.
  • CNTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLP.
  • THLD DSPLCD TO PROVIDE SAFETY AREA.

Contact

  • ADNL CTC - 541-288-6766. MANAGER@FLYCGRA.COM.
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About KDLS

Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS · KDLS) is an airport in Dallesport / The Dalles, OR, at 246 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,097 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDLS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KDLS have a control tower?

No. Columbia Gorge 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 KDLS?

Columbia Gorge Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,097 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KDLS?

Columbia Gorge Regional Airport is in Dallesport / The Dalles, OR, at an elevation of 246 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6210, -121.1708.

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