Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dodge City Regional Airport in Dodge City, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC) is a regional airport serving Dodge City, KS at 2,594 ft. KDDC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 14, 20, 32) — longest 6,899 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 KDDC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 5 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDDC 290352Z AUTO 11005KT 8SM CLR 28/19 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP091 T02780189 $
What changed at KDDC?
Since the 0252Z (9:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.89 → 29.91 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KDDC
KDDC is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 5 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,750 ft (field elevation 2,594 ft). KDDC does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KDDC, about 0 nm away.
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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 KDDC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 6,899 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 02 | 4,649 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 20 | 4,649 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 32 | 6,899 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 3 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→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDDC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dodge City Regional Airport in Dodge City, KS: 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 KDDC 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDDC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDDC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 66%
- 20
- 17%
- 02
- 14%
- 32
- 3%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDDC
- IATA
- DDC
- FAA LID
- DDC
- City
- Dodge City
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,594 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7634, -99.9656
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,899 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KDDC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 4m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDDC reported VFR conditions during about 85.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 301 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.9 kt, calm 2.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83.3 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 80.4 | 9.1 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 81.3 | 9.1 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 82.8 | 9.2 | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| May | 81.4 | 9.9 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 91.7 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 88.3 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 86.4 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 85.9 | 7.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 85.8 | 7.1 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 81.3 | 8.3 | 4.7 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.5 kt |
| Feb | 11.1 kt |
| Mar | 12.2 kt |
| Apr | 12.7 kt |
| May | 11.3 kt |
| Jun | 11.4 kt |
| Jul | 9.7 kt |
| Aug | 9.3 kt |
| Sep | 10.5 kt |
| Oct | 10.8 kt |
| Nov | 10.7 kt |
| Dec | 10.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDDC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Dodge City Regional Airport in Dodge City, KS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KDDC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDDC?+
KDDC has 4 runways — 02, 14, 20, 32; the longest is 6,899 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDDC report its own weather?+
Yes — Dodge City Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDDC have a TAF?+
No — KDDC does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDDC, about 0 nm away.
Does KDDC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDDC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDDC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDDC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC) 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 Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC)
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