Smither Field (TE81) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Smither Field in Denton, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDTO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Smither Field (TE81) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Denton, TX at 655 ft. TE81 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDTO, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 2,400 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KAFW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDTO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDTO, 8.4 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (97°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDTO 290053Z 15009KT 10SM CLR 36/19 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP079 T03610189
What changed at KDTO (nearest station)?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when TE81's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for TE81
Based on the nearest station (KDTO), TE81 is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,500 ft (field elevation 655 ft). TE81 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAFW, about 22 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get TE81 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track TE81 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track TE81 free on TelegramRunway 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 TE81. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 2,400 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 35 | 2,400 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 4 kt right |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
TE81 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Smither Field 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 TE81 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 TE81
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
OPF UA /OV JOLEN/TM 2233/FL020/TP K100/RM +RA
OPF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOLENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP K100Aircraft type reporting.RM +RARemarks.Show raw report
DAL UA /OV 6 E DAL/TM 2205/FL040/TP E145/TB LT OCNL MOD CHOP
DAL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 6 E DALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB LT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: lt occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
FTW UA /OV 3 SE FTW/TM 2024/FL040/TP E55P/TB CONTINOUS MODERATE
FTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 3 SE FTWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2024Reported at 20:24 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.TB CONTINOUS MODERATETurbulence: continous moderate.Show raw report
DFW UA /OV DFW280010/TM 2023/FL050/TP M20T/TB CONTINUOUS MODERATE
DFW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DFW280010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2023Reported at 20:23 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP M20TAircraft type reporting.TB CONTINUOUS MODERATETurbulence: continuous moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at TE81
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station 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
- 17/35
- 100%
Get free ATIS alerts for TE81
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near TE81 (Smither Field) — alerts read from KDTO, the station this page uses.
Track TE81 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- TE81
- City
- Denton
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 655 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.3097, -97.0928
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDTO
- TAF
- Nearest KAFW
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 36m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed TE81's live status on your website — free →
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.
- North Texas Aeromodelers - Windsor Dr — Denton, TX · 6 mi
- Jacks Heli Club - Doherty Dr — Aubrey, TX · 8 mi
- NDRCC - North Dallas RC Club, Inc - Eagle Field — Aubrey, TX · 10 mi
TE81 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at TE81?+
TE81 has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 2,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for TE81 come from?+
Smither Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDTO, about 8 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at TE81 can differ.
Does TE81 have a TAF?+
No — TE81 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAFW, about 22 nm away.
Does TE81 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — TE81 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for TE81 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Smither Field (TE81)
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 Smither Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for TE81 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment TE81 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit