Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF) is a regional airport serving Del Rio, TX at 1,082 ft. KDLF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (13C, 13L, 13R, 31C) — longest 8,852 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 KDLF 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 (100°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (96°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDLF 290055Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 36/20 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP053 T03550198 $
What changed at KDLF?
Since the 2355Z (6:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2355Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KDLF
KDLF is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13C, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,050 ft (field elevation 1,082 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 KDLF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13CFAV | 8,852 ft | PEM | 9 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 13L | 8,316 ft | PEM | 9 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 13R | 6,571 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 31C | 8,852 ft | PEM | 9 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 31L | 6,571 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 31R | 8,316 ft | PEM | 9 kt tail | 6 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 7→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDLF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, 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 KDLF 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 KDLF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDLF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13C/13L/13R
- 97%
- 31C/31L/31R
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2222Z (5:22 PM CDT)
TAF AMD KDLF 282222Z 2822/2924 14010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH2979INS WND 12010KT AFT 2902 BECMG 2913/2914 14010G18KT 9999 SCT040 QNH2984INS TX38/2822Z TN25/2912Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2822 NEXT 2910
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDLF
- IATA
- DLF
- FAA LID
- DLF
- City
- Del Rio
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,082 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.3595, -100.7780
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,852 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 114.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 30m
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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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KDLF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KDLF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDLF?+
KDLF has 6 runways — 13C, 13L, 13R, 31C, 31L, 31R; the longest is 8,852 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDLF report its own weather?+
Yes — Laughlin Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDLF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDLF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDLF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDLF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDLF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF) 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 Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF)
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