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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Laughlin Air Force Base

IATA DLFICAO KDLFLocal DLF🇺🇸 Del Rio
Coordinates
29.3595°N, 100.7780°W
Elevation
1,082 ft (330 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:29
Sunrise
06:56
Sunset
20:44
Civil dusk
21:11

About 13h 48m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Laughlin Air Force Base

Laughlin Air Force Base

Laughlin Air Force Base is a facility of the United States Air Force located east of Del Rio, Texas.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KDLF

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13C / 31C8,852 ft / 2,698 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
13L / 31R8,316 ft / 2,535 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
13R / 31L6,571 ft / 2,003 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPDEL RIO APP119.600 MHz
ATISATIS114.400 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL120.500 MHz
DEPDEL RIO DEP119.600 MHz
GNDGND138.750 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO35.460 MHz
PTDPTD37.220 MHz
TWRTWR125.200 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LAUGHLIN AFB CLASS CClass CControlledGND5100 ft MSL
LAUGHLIN AFB CLASS CClass CControlled2500 ft MSL5100 ft MSL
A633A SR-SS MON-FRISpecial useDangerGND7000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Laughlin Air Force Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Laughlin Air Force Base?

The ICAO code for Laughlin Air Force Base is KDLF, and its IATA code is DLF.

Where is Laughlin Air Force Base located?

Laughlin Air Force Base is medium airport located in Del Rio, United States, at an elevation of 1,082 ft (330 m).

How many runways does Laughlin Air Force Base have?

Laughlin Air Force Base has 3 runways, the longest being 8,852 ft / 2,698 m.

What time zone is Laughlin Air Force Base in?

Laughlin Air Force Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Laughlin Air Force Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Laughlin Air Force Base is approximately 4.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Laughlin Air Force Base?

The nearest airport to Laughlin Air Force Base is Bertani Ranch Airport (23TS), about 4.3 nm to the nne, followed by Hadley Wardlaw Ranch Airport and Del Rio International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Laughlin Air Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.