Del Rio International Airport (KDRT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Del Rio International Airport in Del Rio, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Del Rio International Airport (KDRT) is a regional airport serving Del Rio, TX at 1,002 ft. KDRT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (13, 31), longest 6,300 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.525. Track KDRT 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 (090°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDRT 130853Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A2991 RMK AO1 SLP114 T02890228 50004 $
What changed at KDRT?
Since the 0753Z (2:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 13 to 8 kt.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KDRT
KDRT is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 1,002 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 KDRT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 6,300 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 31 | 6,300 ft | ASP | 5 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 8→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDRT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Del Rio International Airport 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 KDRT 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDRT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDRT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 99%
- 31
- 1%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0847Z (3:47 AM CDT)
TAF KDRT 130847Z 1309/1406 10013KT P6SM SKC FM131500 13014KT P6SM SCT025 FM131700 14014G24KT P6SM FEW050 FM140000 13011KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDRT
- IATA
- DRT
- FAA LID
- DRT
- City
- Del Rio
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,002 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.3742, -100.9270
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 52m
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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 at KDRT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDRT reported VFR conditions during about 81.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 8.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.9 | 11.1 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 78.2 | 13.7 | 5.3 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 79.5 | 15.6 | 3.6 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 80.6 | 16.4 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| May | 81.6 | 16.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 88.5 | 10.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 91.2 | 7.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 95.1 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 88.9 | 9.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 85.3 | 12.0 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 80.0 | 14.3 | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 75.2 | 14.0 | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 8.8 kt |
| May | 8.7 kt |
| Jun | 9.2 kt |
| Jul | 8.6 kt |
| Aug | 7.9 kt |
| Sep | 6.6 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDRT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KDRT?+
KDRT has 2 runways: 13, 31; the longest is 6,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDRT report its own weather?+
Yes. Del Rio International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDRT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDRT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KDRT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDRT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Del Rio International Airport (KDRT)
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