Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Denton Enterprise Airport in Denton, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Denton, TX at 643 ft. KDTO reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (18L, 18R, 36L, 36R) — longest 7,002 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 KDTO 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 southeast (130°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDTO 290353Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 32/21 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP093 T03170206
What changed at KDTO?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.82 → 29.84 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KDTO
KDTO is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 643 ft). KDTO does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAFW, about 14 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 KDTO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18LFAV | 7,002 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 18R | 5,003 ft | Asphalt | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 36L | 5,003 ft | Asphalt | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 36R | 7,002 ft | ASP | 3 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→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDTO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Denton Enterprise Airport in Denton, 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 KDTO 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 KDTO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDTO reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18L
- 92%
- 18R/36L/36R
- 8%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KDTO
- FAA LID
- DTO
- City
- Denton
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 643 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.2018, -97.1980
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAFW
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.325 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.95 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 44m
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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
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- North Texas Aeromodelers - Windsor Dr — Denton, TX · 4 mi
- Falcons of Lake Dallas - Westlake Park — Hickory Creek, TX · 14 mi
- NDRCC - North Dallas RC Club, Inc - Eagle Field — Aubrey, TX · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDTO reported VFR conditions during about 84.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.9 kt, calm 10.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.0 | 11.9 | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 73.6 | 16.9 | 6.7 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 79.4 | 14.9 | 4.1 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 80.5 | 15.9 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| May | 82.7 | 13.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 92.5 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 96.2 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 90.7 | 7.0 | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 85.3 | 9.8 | 3.7 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 82.5 | 12.1 | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 76.0 | 14.3 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.8 kt |
| Mar | 9.5 kt |
| Apr | 9.6 kt |
| May | 8.6 kt |
| Jun | 8.2 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 7.2 kt |
| Nov | 7.6 kt |
| Dec | 7.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDTO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Denton Enterprise Airport in Denton, TX 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 ↗
KDTO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDTO?+
KDTO has 4 runways — 18L, 18R, 36L, 36R; the longest is 7,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDTO report its own weather?+
Yes — Denton Enterprise Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDTO have a TAF?+
No — KDTO does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAFW, about 14 nm away.
Does KDTO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDTO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDTO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDTO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) 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 Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO)
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