Dothan Regional Airport (KDHN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dothan Regional Airport in Dothan, AL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dothan Regional Airport (KDHN) is a regional airport serving Dothan, AL at 401 ft. KDHN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (14, 18, 32, 36) — longest 8,500 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 KDHN 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, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDHN 290453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A2986 RMK AO1 SLP105 T02780244
What changed at KDHN?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KDHN
KDHN is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 401 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KDHN. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8,500 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 18 | 5,501 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 32 | 8,500 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36 | 5,501 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDHN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dothan Regional Airport in Dothan, AL: 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 KDHN 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 KDHN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TLH UA /OV TLH/TM 0342/FL020/TP CRJ2/SK SKC
TLH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
DHN UA /OV DHN360013 /TM 0307 /FL055 /TP C172 /SK SKC /WX FV10SM HZ /TA 20 /WV 31012KT /TB NEG /IC NEG
DHN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DHN360013Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0307Reported at 03:07 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV10SM HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 20Outside air temperature, °C.WV 31012KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
CEW UA /OV CEW090040/TM 0222/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT
CEW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CEW090040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0222Reported at 02:22 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV PNS360025/TM 0123/FL050/TP TEX2/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNS360025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH003072/TM 0100/FL370/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT
TLH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLH003072Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0100Reported at 01:00 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
CEW UA /OV CEW090050/TM 0059/FL380/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CAT
CEW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CEW090050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CATTurbulence: continuous light clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV 12J 100 010/TM 0048/FL030/TP TEX2/SK CLR/WX 5SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 12J 100 010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 5SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH/TM 0037/FL360/TP B738/TB NEG
TLH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0037Reported at 00:37 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDHN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDHN reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 32
- 38%
- 18
- 34%
- 14
- 20%
- 36
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0532Z (12:32 AM CDT)
TAF KDHN 290532Z 2906/3006 24003KT P6SM BKN250 FM291400 29007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM292000 29008KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN060 OVC150 TEMPO 2922/3002 1SM TSRA BR SCT025CB OVC040 FM300300 29005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN060 OVC150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDHN
- IATA
- DHN
- FAA LID
- DHN
- City
- Dothan
- State
- Alabama
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 401 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.3213, -85.4496
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.72 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 2m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDHN reported VFR conditions during about 82.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 13.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.0 | 12.4 | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 72.8 | 12.4 | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Mar | 79.7 | 10.0 | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 83.8 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| May | 86.4 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 90.2 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 89.0 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 86.3 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 85.1 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 85.0 | 7.8 | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 81.8 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 70.0 | 13.0 | 8.9 | 8.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.9 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 6.6 kt |
| May | 6.0 kt |
| Jun | 5.4 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.5 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 6.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDHN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Dothan Regional Airport in Dothan, AL 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 ↗
KDHN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDHN?+
KDHN has 4 runways — 14, 18, 32, 36; the longest is 8,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDHN report its own weather?+
Yes — Dothan Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDHN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDHN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDHN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDHN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDHN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Dothan Regional Airport (KDHN) 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 Dothan Regional Airport (KDHN)
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