Dalhart Municipal Airport (KDHT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dalhart Municipal Airport in Dalhart, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dalhart Municipal Airport (KDHT) is a regional airport serving Dalhart, TX at 3,991 ft. KDHT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 17, 21, 35) — longest 6,400 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 134.075. Track KDHT 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-southeast (150°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDHT 300253Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP066 T03110139 53000
What changed at KDHT?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KDHT
KDHT is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,850 ft (field elevation 3,991 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 KDHT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 6,400 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 21 | 5,440 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 03 | 5,440 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| 35 | 6,400 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 4 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 6→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDHT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dalhart Municipal Airport in Dalhart, 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 KDHT 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 KDHT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDHT reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 42 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 17
- 61%
- 03
- 19%
- 21
- 16%
- 35
- 4%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KDHT 292320Z 3000/3024 17014KT P6SM FEW110 FM300700 01010KT P6SM SCT100 FM300900 15010KT P6SM SCT150 FM301200 21015KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDHT
- IATA
- DHT
- FAA LID
- DHT
- City
- Dalhart
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,991 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.0226, -102.5470
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 134.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 11m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 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, KDHT reported VFR conditions during about 89.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 320 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.3 kt, calm 3.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.5 | 5.0 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 84.8 | 7.5 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 88.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 89.1 | 6.6 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| May | 87.8 | 7.2 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 93.1 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 94.7 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 92.4 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 89.2 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 87.7 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 91.1 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 88.4 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.6 kt |
| Feb | 10.4 kt |
| Mar | 11.3 kt |
| Apr | 12.1 kt |
| May | 11.2 kt |
| Jun | 11.1 kt |
| Jul | 9.4 kt |
| Aug | 8.7 kt |
| Sep | 9.5 kt |
| Oct | 9.8 kt |
| Nov | 9.9 kt |
| Dec | 9.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDHT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDHT?+
KDHT has 4 runways — 03, 17, 21, 35; the longest is 6,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDHT report its own weather?+
Yes — Dalhart Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDHT have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDHT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDHT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDHT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Dalhart Municipal Airport (KDHT)
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