Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Shreveport Downtown Airport in Shreveport, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Shreveport, LA at 179 ft. KDTN reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32) — longest 5,016 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 KDTN 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 southwest (220°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, temperature 34°C (93°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDTN 291853Z 22006KT 10SM FEW040 34/24 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP125 T03390239
What changed at KDTN?
Since the 1853Z (1:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind shifted from 220° to 280° (60°).
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.91 → 29.89 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KDTN
KDTN is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 179 ft). KDTN does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBAD, about 5 nm away.
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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 KDTN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 4,198 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 14 | 5,016 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 32 | 5,016 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 05 | 4,198 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 2 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 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDTN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Shreveport Downtown Airport in Shreveport, LA: 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 KDTN 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 KDTN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DTN UA /OV EIC195010/TM 1939/FL330/TP A21N/TB NEG/RM ZFW86
DTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EIC195010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1939Reported at 19:39 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZFW86Remarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU150015/TM 1919/FL050/TP BE9L/SK BKN050/RM FLDURD
MLU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU150015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1919Reported at 19:19 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.SK BKN050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM FLDURDRemarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU090010/TM 1816/FL076/TP CRJ9/SK BKN040-TOP060/RM FLDURC
MLU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU090010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1816Reported at 18:16 UTC.FL076Altitude: 7,600 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN040-TOP060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM FLDURCRemarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU270004/TM 1756/FL036/TP PC24/SK SCT036/RM DURC
MLU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU270004Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1756Reported at 17:56 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP PC24Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
TXK UA /OV TXK/TM 1658/FL080/TP F260/SK SCT 080/WX -RA/RM ZFW27
TXK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1658Reported at 16:58 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP F260Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.RM ZFW27Remarks.Show raw report
OCH UA /OV ADUKE/TM 1650/FL300/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZFW89
OCH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ADUKELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1650Reported at 16:50 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZFW89Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDTN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDTN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 56%
- 14
- 22%
- 05
- 13%
- 32
- 9%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KDTN
- IATA
- DTN
- FAA LID
- DTN
- City
- Shreveport
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 179 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5402, -93.7450
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,016 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBAD
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.225 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 21m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society 2 — Shreveport, LA · 6 mi
- Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society - North Ridge Air Park — Shreveport, LA · 10 mi
- Minden Airport — Minden, LA · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDTN reported VFR conditions during about 82.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 278 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.6 kt, calm 18.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73.5 | 15.0 | 7.1 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 68.3 | 19.4 | 8.7 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 76.3 | 15.9 | 5.9 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 80.8 | 14.1 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
| May | 84.0 | 11.9 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
| Jun | 91.5 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 93.1 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 93.4 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 89.2 | 6.7 | 3.6 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 85.5 | 8.0 | 4.8 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 80.1 | 11.1 | 6.4 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 70.0 | 16.6 | 8.7 | 4.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 6.9 kt |
| May | 6.1 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.6 kt |
| Sep | 4.1 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 5.2 kt |
| Dec | 5.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDTN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Shreveport Downtown Airport in Shreveport, LA 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 ↗
KDTN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDTN?+
KDTN has 4 runways — 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 5,016 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDTN report its own weather?+
Yes — Shreveport Downtown Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDTN have a TAF?+
No — KDTN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBAD, about 5 nm away.
Does KDTN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDTN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDTN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDTN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN) 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 Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Shreveport Downtown Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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