Destin Executive Airport (KDTS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Destin Executive Airport in Destin, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Destin Executive Airport (KDTS) is a regional airport serving Destin, FL at 23 ft. KDTS reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 5,001 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 KDTS 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.
What changed at KDTS?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KDTS
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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 KDTS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 5,001 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 32 | 5,001 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDTS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Destin Executive Airport in Destin, FL: 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 KDTS 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 KDTS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DHN UA /OV DHN360013 /TM 0307 /FL055 /TP C172 /SK SKC /WX FV10SM HZ /TA 20 /WV 31012KT /TB NEG /IC NEG
DHN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DHN360013Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0307Reported at 03:07 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV10SM HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 20Outside air temperature, °C.WV 31012KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
CEW UA /OV CEW090040/TM 0222/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT
CEW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CEW090040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0222Reported at 02:22 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV PNS360025/TM 0123/FL050/TP TEX2/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNS360025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CEW UA /OV CEW090050/TM 0059/FL380/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CAT
CEW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CEW090050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CATTurbulence: continuous light clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV 12J 100 010/TM 0048/FL030/TP TEX2/SK CLR/WX 5SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 12J 100 010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 5SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV JKA/TM 0038/FL022/TP A119/SK CLR/WX +10SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JKALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP A119Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX +10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM210030/TM 0019/FL160/TP D328/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-19
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM210030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP D328Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-19Remarks.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM180030/TM 0010/FL310/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-09
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0010Reported at 00:10 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-09Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDTS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDTS reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 14
- 63%
- 32
- 37%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDTS
- IATA
- DSI
- FAA LID
- DTS
- City
- Destin
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.4001, -86.4715
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KVPS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 133.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 0m
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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.
- Eglin Aero Modellers - EAM Field — Niceville, FL · 12 mi
- Yellow River Ranch R.C. Club - 1558 Highway 90 W — Baker, FL · 25 mi
- Mill Creek Aerodrome, Inc - Laird Rd — Crestview, FL · 26 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDTS reported VFR conditions during about 83.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 15.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.4 | 12.6 | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 70.0 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Mar | 75.7 | 11.9 | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Apr | 78.1 | 11.4 | 6.5 | 3.9 |
| May | 86.8 | 9.1 | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 90.6 | 7.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 93.8 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 93.1 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 91.4 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 89.0 | 7.9 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 84.8 | 8.8 | 4.3 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 71.4 | 14.6 | 7.8 | 6.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.7 kt |
| Apr | 6.3 kt |
| May | 5.5 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDTS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Destin Executive Airport in Destin, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KDTS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDTS?+
KDTS has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDTS report its own weather?+
Yes — Destin Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDTS have a TAF?+
No — KDTS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KVPS, about 5 nm away.
Does KDTS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDTS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDTS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDTS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Destin Executive Airport (KDTS) 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 Destin Executive Airport (KDTS)
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 Destin Executive Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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