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 from the south (180°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDHN 130653Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 23/23 A3004 RMK AO1 SLP168 T02280228 $
What changed at KDHN?
Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.06 → 30.04 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KDHN
KDHN is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 401 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KDHN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 5,501 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 0 kt |
| 14 | 8,500 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 32 | 8,500 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 36 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→5 kt, ceiling 400 ft → 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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 SZW/TM 0254/FL350/TP A20N/TB CONS LGT
TLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SZWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0254Reported at 02:54 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV SZW170030/TM 0238/FL190/TP CRJ9/TB NEG
TLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SZW170030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH/TM 0207/FL020/TP E145/SK CLR
TLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0207Reported at 02:07 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH360025/TM 0141/FL025/TP SR22/SK CLR
TLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLH360025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0141Reported at 01:41 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ABY UA /OV ABY080033/TM 0139/FL230/TP E145/TB OCNL LGT
ABY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ABY080033Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0139Reported at 01:39 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.⚠️ 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 a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 46 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 14
- 32%
- 32
- 31%
- 18
- 26%
- 36
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0637Z (1:37 AM CDT)
TAF KDHN 130637Z 1307/1406 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT003 SCT010 FM130800 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN003 TEMPO 1308/1312 1SM BR OVC002 FM131400 30004KT P6SM SCT015 SCT040
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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
- 16h 35m
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Historical Flying Weather at KDHN
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 2610 · 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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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Dothan Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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