Medium airport · Danville, United States
Danville Regional Airport
The first scheduled flights to the airport were Eastern Airlines DC-3s in 1947; Eastern pulled out in 1964. Its IATA code is DAN. Its ICAO code is KDAN. It has 2 runways, longest 5,900 ft (ASP). Elevation 571 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Danville, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | DAN |
| ICAO code | KDAN |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 5,900 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 571 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.5729° N, 79.3361° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Danville Regional Airport is known for
The first scheduled flights to the airport were Eastern Airlines DC-3s in 1947; Eastern pulled out in 1964.
History
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a regional general aviation facility. The first scheduled flights to the airport were Eastern Airlines DC-3s in 1947; Eastern pulled out in 1964.
Official website: https://www.danville-va.gov/507/Danville-Regional-Airport — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Danville Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Haw River State Park · United States · 32.3 miles away
- Mayo River State Park · United States · 34.7 miles away
- Staunton River State Park · United States · 37.1 miles away
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area · United States · 37.3 miles away
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park · United States · 38.9 miles away
- Battle of Alamance [ 33 ] [ 34 ] · United States · 40.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Danville Regional Airport?
The first scheduled flights to the airport were Eastern Airlines DC-3s in 1947; Eastern pulled out in 1964.
What is the airport code for Danville Regional Airport?
Danville Regional Airport — its IATA code is DAN and its ICAO code is KDAN.
Where is Danville Regional Airport located?
Danville Regional Airport serves Danville, United States. Its coordinates are 36.5729° N, 79.3361° W.
What is the history of Danville Regional Airport?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a regional general aviation facility. The first scheduled flights to the airport were Eastern Airlines DC-3s in 1947; Eastern pulled out in 1964.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3480
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danville_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.