McKinney National Airport (KTKI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for McKinney National Airport in Dallas, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
McKinney National Airport (KTKI) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Dallas, TX at 585 ft. KTKI reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — 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 KTKI 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 south-southeast (160°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTKI 290653Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 27/23 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02720228
What changed at KTKI?
Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) 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 KTKI
KTKI is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 585 ft). KTKI does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KDAL, about 24 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 KTKI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 7,002 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 36 | 7,002 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTKI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around McKinney National Airport in Dallas, 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 KTKI 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 KTKI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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AFW UA /OV AFW 2S/TM 0620/FL022/TP B738/WV 17822KT/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC WINDS ALOFT. SFC WV 17007KT
AFW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AFW 2SLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0620Reported at 06:20 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WV 17822KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC WINDS ALOFT. SFC WV …Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTKI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTKI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 92%
- 36
- 8%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KTKI
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KTKI.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTKI
- FAA LID
- TKI
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 585 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.1779, -96.5905
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KDAL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.925 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.825 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 59m
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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.
- RRCC - Allen High School — Allen, TX · 6 mi
- RRCC - Richardson RC Club - Bratonia Park — Princeton, TX · 6 mi
- Sky High RC Club - Erwin Park — McKinney, TX · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTKI reported VFR conditions during about 80.7% 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 7.3 kt, calm 13.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.9 | 13.0 | 5.7 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 69.2 | 17.9 | 8.3 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 75.0 | 16.8 | 5.6 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 76.9 | 17.6 | 4.1 | 1.3 |
| May | 78.9 | 15.8 | 4.0 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 89.3 | 8.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 94.5 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 94.6 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 88.7 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 83.2 | 10.2 | 5.0 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 79.4 | 12.2 | 5.9 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 71.7 | 15.2 | 7.2 | 5.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 9.0 kt |
| May | 7.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 6.6 kt |
| Nov | 7.2 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTKI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for McKinney National Airport in Dallas, TX 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 ↗
KTKI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTKI?+
KTKI has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 7,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTKI report its own weather?+
Yes — McKinney National Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTKI have a TAF?+
No — KTKI does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDAL, about 24 nm away.
Does KTKI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTKI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTKI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTKI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for McKinney National Airport (KTKI) 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 McKinney National Airport (KTKI)
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 McKinney National Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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