DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for DeKalb Peachtree Airport in Atlanta, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) is a regional airport serving Atlanta, GA at 1,003 ft. KPDK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 9 runways (3L, 3R, 09, 16), longest 6,001 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 KPDK 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPDK 130653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02330222
What changed at KPDK?
Since the 0553Z (1:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0553Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPDK
KPDK is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 1,003 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 KPDK. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L | 3,746 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 3R | 6,001 ft | CON | - | - |
| 16 | 3,968 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 21L | 6,001 ft | CON | - | - |
| 21R | 3,746 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 34 | 3,968 ft | ASP | - | - |
| H1 | 56 ft | CON | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling 900 ft → unlimited.
KPDK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around DeKalb Peachtree Airport in Atlanta, GA: 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 KPDK 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPDK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ATL UA /OV ATL/TM 0407/FL340/TP CRJ9/TB CONS LGT/IC NEG ZTL-22
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0407Reported at 04:07 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.IC NEG ZTL-22Icing: none reported ztl-22.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPDK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPDK reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 54 observations, with 18 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 34
- 58%
- 3L/3R
- 17%
- 21L/21R
- 17%
- 16
- 7%
- H1
- 1%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0539Z (1:39 AM EDT)
TAF KPDK 130539Z 1306/1406 22006KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250 FM131000 00000KT 4SM BR FEW006 FEW080 FM131400 30004KT P6SM FEW025 SCT090 FM131700 32004KT P6SM FEW040 FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPDK
- IATA
- PDK
- FAA LID
- PDK
- City
- Atlanta
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,003 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.8763, -84.3021
- Runways
- 9
- Longest runway
- 6,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.4 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 14m
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Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KPDK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPDK reported VFR conditions during about 78.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 263 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.6 kt, calm 27.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.9 | 14.7 | 7.9 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 71.9 | 13.9 | 8.7 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 77.3 | 12.2 | 6.7 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 83.7 | 9.3 | 5.3 | 1.7 |
| May | 83.3 | 10.2 | 5.0 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 87.4 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 85.4 | 9.9 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 81.7 | 11.3 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 81.2 | 11.1 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 80.1 | 10.8 | 6.9 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 75.9 | 13.2 | 7.2 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 65.9 | 16.8 | 9.5 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.4 kt |
| May | 4.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.1 kt |
| Jul | 3.8 kt |
| Aug | 3.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.2 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.4 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPDK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for DeKalb Peachtree Airport in Atlanta, GA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 9 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPDK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPDK?+
KPDK has 9 runways: 3L, 3R, 09, 16, 21L, 21R, 27, 34, H1; the longest is 6,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPDK report its own weather?+
Yes. DeKalb Peachtree Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPDK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPDK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPDK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPDK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPDK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) 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 DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK)
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 DeKalb Peachtree Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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