Dallas Love Field (KDAL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dallas Love Field in Dallas, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dallas Love Field (KDAL) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Dallas, TX at 487 ft. KDAL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (13L, 13R, 18, 31L) — longest 8,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KDAL in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 34°C (94°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDAL 290153Z 13009KT 10SM FEW250 34/21 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP084 T03440211
What changed at KDAL?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.79 → 29.81 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KDAL
KDAL is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13L, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 487 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
DAL ATIS INFO D 0153Z. 13009KT 10SM FEW250 34/21 A2981 (TWO NINER EIGHT ONE). SIMULTANEOUS VISUAL APPROACHES RWY 13L, RWY 13R IN USE. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. TTT VOR OTS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO D.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KDAL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13LFAV | 7,752 ft | CON | 9 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 13R | 8,800 ft | CON | 9 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 31L | 8,800 ft | CON | 9 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 31R | 7,752 ft | CON | 9 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDAL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dallas Love Field in Dallas, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KDAL is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KDAL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OPF UA /OV JOLEN/TM 2233/FL020/TP K100/RM +RA
OPF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOLENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP K100Aircraft type reporting.RM +RARemarks.Show raw report
DAL UA /OV 6 E DAL/TM 2205/FL040/TP E145/TB LT OCNL MOD CHOP
DAL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 6 E DALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB LT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: lt occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
FTW UA /OV 3 SE FTW/TM 2024/FL040/TP E55P/TB CONTINOUS MODERATE
FTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 3 SE FTWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2024Reported at 20:24 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.TB CONTINOUS MODERATETurbulence: continous moderate.Show raw report
DFW UA /OV DFW280010/TM 2023/FL050/TP M20T/TB CONTINUOUS MODERATE
DFW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DFW280010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2023Reported at 20:23 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP M20TAircraft type reporting.TB CONTINUOUS MODERATETurbulence: continuous moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDAL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDAL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 25,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13L/13R
- 92%
- 31L/31R
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KDAL 282320Z 2900/2924 19008KT P6SM FEW250
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KDAL
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KDAL.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KDAL
- IATA
- DAL
- FAA LID
- DAL
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 487 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.8448, -96.8477
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 27m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Dallas Drone Racing - Sandy Lake Rd — Carrollton, TX · 10 mi
- Dallas Model Aircraft Association - Garland Park — Dallas, TX · 10 mi
- Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers - Eastfield Community College — Mexquite, TX · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDAL reported VFR conditions during about 83.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 8.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.1 | 13.8 | 5.7 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 70.9 | 18.9 | 8.0 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 77.5 | 17.0 | 4.6 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 78.8 | 17.9 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| May | 81.2 | 15.6 | 2.8 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 91.7 | 7.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 95.8 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.1 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 90.4 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 84.7 | 10.4 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 81.5 | 12.9 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
| Dec | 74.3 | 16.3 | 6.8 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.5 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.6 kt |
| May | 8.9 kt |
| Jun | 8.5 kt |
| Jul | 7.5 kt |
| Aug | 7.0 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.3 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDAL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Dallas Love Field in Dallas, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KDAL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDAL?+
KDAL has 6 runways — 13L, 13R, 18, 31L, 31R, 36; the longest is 8,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDAL report its own weather?+
Yes — Dallas Love Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDAL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDAL broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KDAL publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KDAL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Dallas Love Field (KDAL) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Dallas Love Field (KDAL)
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