Dubuque Municipal Airport

Overview

Dubuque Regional Airport, identified as DBQ and KDBQ, is a medium airport serving Dubuque in the United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,077 feet (328 m), a detail that matters mainly to flight operations but also helps explain its hill-country setting. For travellers, the airport offers a practical gateway to the Dubuque area, with a scale that is typically easier to navigate than a large hub. Its local focus can make arrivals and departures feel more straightforward, especially for visitors who prefer a calmer start or end to their trip.

At a glance

• Airport code: DBQ (IATA) and KDBQ (ICAO)
• Airport type: medium airport serving Dubuque, United States
• Elevation: 1,077 feet / 328 metres above sea level
• Runway 13/31: 6,502 feet, concrete, lighted
• Runway 18/36: 6,327 feet, concrete, lighted
• Time zone: America/Chicago

What travellers should know

The airport’s two lighted concrete runways, 13/31 and 18/36, support reliable operations across different wind conditions, which is useful in a region where weather can shift through the year. For passengers, the most important practical point is to plan around the America/Chicago time zone when checking flight times, pickup arrangements, or onward bookings. Because Dubuque Regional Airport is tied closely to the city it serves, it is best thought of as a convenient entry point for reaching local business, family visits, and regional sightseeing without the longer transfers often associated with larger airports.