Dubuque Airport (KDBQ / DBQ)
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KDBQ airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KDBQ
- IATA code
- DBQ
- City
- Dubuque
- Region
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,077 ft (328 m)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- Coordinates
- 42.4020° N, 90.7095° W
- Empty legs from
- 1
- Empty legs to
- 2
Weather & airport info KDBQ
Current weather
Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 09:53 UTC- Wind
- 13 kt (24 km/h) from south-southeast (160°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- scattered clouds at 800 ft, overcast at 1,300 ft
- Temperature
- 17 °C (dew point 17 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,009 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KDBQ 030953Z AUTO 16013KT 8SM SCT008 OVC013 17/17 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 17026/0914 LTG DSNT W RAE40 SLP087 P0005 T01720167 $
Forecast (TAF)
- 03 Nov, 10:00–14:00 UTC13 kt (24 km/h) from south (170°), gusts up to 23 kt · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 600 ft, overcast at 1,500 ft
- 03 Nov, 10:00–11:00 UTCtemporarilyvisibility 6 km · Light rain showers, mist · broken clouds at 600 ft, overcast at 1,500 ft
- 03 Nov, 14:00–17:00 UTCfrom15 kt (28 km/h) from south (170°), gusts up to 26 kt · visibility 3 km · Rain showers, mist · broken clouds at 600 ft, overcast at 1,500 ft
- 03 Nov, 17:00–21:00 UTCfrom14 kt (26 km/h) from south (180°), gusts up to 24 kt · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 700 ft, overcast at 1,500 ft
- 03 Nov, 17:00–21:00 UTCpossible, 30 % probabilityvisibility 6 km · Light rain showers, mist
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KDBQ 031005Z 0310/0406 17013G23KT P6SM SCT006 OVC015 TEMPO 0310/0311 4SM -SHRA BR BKN006 OVC015 FM031400 17015G26KT 2SM SHRA BR BKN006 OVC015 FM031700 18014G24KT P6SM BKN007 OVC015 PROB30 0317/0321 4SM -SHRA BR FM032100 17013G23KT 5SM -SHRA SCT009 OVC015 FM040300 16012KT P6SM BKN007
Airport
- Elevation
- 1,077 ft (328 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:38 / 16:54 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,982 m (6,502 ft) | concrete | yes |
| 18/36 | 1,928 m (6,327 ft) | concrete | yes |
Radio frequencies
- ATIS: 127.25
- CTAF: 119.5
- Ground: 121.8
- Tower: 119.5
- UNICOM: 122.95
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KDBQ
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Closed per NOTAM: TWY D* (* partly closed)
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (9)
Minimums (2)
Hot spots (1)
LAHSO (1)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KDBQ(9)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceObstacle10/054· until 25 Feb, 17:44 UTC
A tower light (ASR 1208470) 5.8 nautical miles west-northwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 1439.0 feet above sea level, 359.9 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1208470) 422618.00N0904948.50W (5.8NM WNW DBQ) 1439.0FT (359.9FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/052· until 30 Nov, 12:00 UTC
A tower light 6.8 nautical miles northwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 1431.8 feet above sea level, 258.9 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1023679) 422839.40N0904923.00W (6.8NM NW DBQ) 1431.8FT (258.9FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA0968/26· until 11 Dec, 20:21 UTC
A tower obstacle light 8.8 nautical miles north of Dubuque Regional Airport is out of service. Its top is 1102 feet above mean sea level, 265 feet above ground.
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TOWER LGT (ASR 1228096) 423253.30N0904304.70W (8.8NM N DBQ) 1102FT (265FT AGL) U/S
A0968/26 NOTAMN Q) KZAU/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/999/4232N09043W001 A) KDBQ B) 2610271421 C) 2612112021 E) TOWER LGT (ASR 1228096) 423253.30N0904304.70W (8.8NM N DBQ) 1102FT (265FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA0967/26· until 11 Dec, 20:01 UTC
The lighting of a tower 14 nautical miles east of the airport is out of service. Its top is 1310 feet above sea level, 260 feet above ground.
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TOWER LGT (ASR 1009837) 422400.90N0902339.30W (14NM E DBQ) 1310FT (260FT AGL) U/S
A0967/26 NOTAMN Q) KZAU/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/999/4224N09023W001 A) KDBQ B) 2610271401 C) 2612112001 E) TOWER LGT (ASR 1009837) 422400.90N0902339.30W (14NM E DBQ) 1310FT (260FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceApproach lightingA0933/26· until 04 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Runway 13 approach lighting out of service except MEDIUM INTST on CONS
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RWY 13 ALS U/S EXC MEDIUM INTST ON CONS
A0933/26 NOTAMN Q) KZAU/QLAXX////000/999/4224N09042W005 A) KDBQ B) 2610141045 C) 2611042000 E) RWY 13 ALS U/S EXC MEDIUM INTST ON CONS
- ClosedTaxiway: closedA0926/26· until 19 Nov, 23:45 UTC
Taxiway D between runway 13/31 and taxiway A is closed to aircraft with a wingspan of more than 49 feet.
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TWY D BTN RWY 13/31 AND TWY A CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 49FT
A0926/26 NOTAMN Q) KZAU/QMXLC////000/999/4224N09042W005 A) KDBQ B) 2610102058 C) 2611192345 E) TWY D BTN RWY 13/31 AND TWY A CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 49FT
- Out of serviceObstacle10/011· until 05 Nov, 23:59 UTC
A tower light (ASR 1035213) near Dubuque Regional airport is out of service; the top of the obstacle is 1153.9 ft above sea level, 253.9 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1035213) 423125.00N0903657.00W (8.4NM NNE DBQ) 1153.9FT (253.9FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/003· until 01 Jan, 23:59 UTC
A tower obstacle light (ASR 1017691) 6.8 nautical miles north-northeast of the airport is out of service. Its top is 987.9 ft above sea level, 217.8 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1017691) 423012.00N0903832.00W (6.8NM NNE DBQ) 987.9FT (217.8FT AGL) U/S
1 more NOTAMs
- Out of serviceVORA0882/26· until 29 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The VOR ground receiver checkpoint is out of service. This affects a navigation system that helps aircraft determine their position.
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NAV VOR GND REC CHECKPOINT U/S
A0882/26 NOTAMN Q) KZAU/QNVXX////000/999/4224N09042W005 A) KDBQ B) 2609292042 C) 2612292359 E) NAV VOR GND REC CHECKPOINT U/S
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Dubuque Regional Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 166
- Departures
- 161
- Different jets
- 80
Most frequent origins: General Mitchell International Airport (6), Chicago Midway International Airport (4), Austin Straubel International Airport (4), The Eastern Iowa Airport (4), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (4).
Most frequent destinations: Des Moines International Airport (6), Chicago Midway International Airport (6), Joe Foss Field Airport (5), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (5), Ohio State University Airport (5).
Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation CJ3 (48), Cessna Citation Latitude (44), Cessna Citation CJ2 (42), Cessna Citation CJ1/M2 (26), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (18).
Sunday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Empty legs from KDBQ
1 departures available
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Empty legs to KDBQ
2 arrivals available
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7NovCincinnati → DubuqueKLUK → KDBQ · in 4 daysPhenom 300 · 8 seatsOn request- Mon, Nov 1602:54RacineKRAC · John H Batten AirportDubuqueKDBQ · Dubuque Regional AirportCessna Citation X8—$8,14016NovRacine → DubuqueKRAC → KDBQ · 02:54Cessna Citation X · 8 seats$8,140
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About the airport
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KDBQ airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Dubuque airport (KDBQ) today?
There are currently 9 valid NOTAMs for Dubuque (KDBQ). Affected: Taxiway: closed; Obstacle: out of service; Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Approach lighting and 1 more. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Dubuque airport (KDBQ)?
According to the latest weather report for KDBQ (METAR, 03 Nov, 09:53 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 13 kt (24 km/h) from south-southeast (160°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 17 °C (dew point 17 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Dubuque airport (KDBQ)?
Dubuque (KDBQ) has 2 runways: runway 13/31 with 1,982 m (6,502 ft), concrete and runway 18/36 with 1,928 m (6,327 ft), concrete. The longest is 1,982 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Dubuque airport (KDBQ)?
Frequencies at KDBQ: Tower 119.5 MHz, Ground 121.8 MHz and ATIS 127.25 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Dubuque Regional Airport?
The ICAO code is KDBQ and the IATA code is DBQ. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KDBQ airport?
Dubuque Regional Airport sits at 1,077 ft (328 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.
Can I fly to KDBQ by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Dubuque Regional Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KDBQ?
There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 2 arriving at Dubuque Regional Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.