Defiance Memorial Airport (KDFI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Defiance Memorial Airport in Defiance, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Defiance Memorial Airport (KDFI) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Defiance, OH at 707 ft. KDFI reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (12, 30) — longest 4,199 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.425. Track KDFI 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,500 ft, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDFI 290253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW055 SCT070 19/18 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP102 T01940183 51019
What changed at KDFI?
Since the 0153Z (9:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 1°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KDFI
KDFI is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 707 ft). KDFI does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KTOL, about 32 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 KDFI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4,199 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 30 | 4,199 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 5→0 kt, ceiling 6,500 ft → unlimited.
KDFI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Defiance Memorial Airport in Defiance, OH: 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 KDFI 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 KDFI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TOL UA /OV TOL250020/TM 0348/FL036/TP P82A/SK SCT036
TOL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOL250020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP P82AAircraft type reporting.SK SCT036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0208/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ASW UA /OV OLK/TM 0208/FL350/TP B738/TB NEG
ASW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MIE UA /OV MIE/TM 0205/FL280/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
MIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0205Reported at 02:05 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0204/FL280/TP B38M/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0126/FL250/TP E75L/TB NEG
GSH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CLE UA /OV 10 NW MFD/TM 2332/FL030/TP C172/SK VMC/WX 10 SM
CLE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 NW MFDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK VMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10 SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2321/FL030/TP CL35/SK B033
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK B033Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDFI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDFI reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 38 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 30
- 66%
- 12
- 34%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KDFI
- IATA
- DFI
- FAA LID
- DFI
- City
- Defiance
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 707 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.3375, -84.4288
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,199 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KTOL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 21h 6m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- Defiance Prop Floppers 2 — Defiance, OH · 5 mi
- Defiance College — Defiance, OH · 5 mi
- Defiance Prop Club - Kiser Rd — Defiance, OH · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDFI reported VFR conditions during about 76.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 242 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 18.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.0 | 29.3 | 10.4 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 64.0 | 23.4 | 8.4 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 75.1 | 16.8 | 5.8 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 81.1 | 12.0 | 4.6 | 2.3 |
| May | 83.2 | 11.2 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 86.2 | 9.2 | 3.5 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 88.0 | 8.0 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 86.1 | 9.2 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 80.9 | 11.7 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 81.1 | 12.3 | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 74.4 | 18.1 | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 55.8 | 30.1 | 9.2 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 6.0 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.6 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDFI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDFI?+
KDFI has 2 runways — 12, 30; the longest is 4,199 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDFI report its own weather?+
Yes — Defiance Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDFI have a TAF?+
No — KDFI does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KTOL, about 32 nm away.
Does KDFI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDFI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDFI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Defiance Memorial Airport (KDFI)
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