Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW)

Dallas, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KDFW

IATA

DFW

City

Dallas

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

607 ft

Runways

7 runways

Coordinates

32.8998, -97.0403

Overview

One of the largest airports by area in the US. Major American Airlines hub with extensive domestic network.

Current Weather at KDFW

Pilots flying into or out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KDFW 080753Z 17018G27KT 10SM SCT019 OVC030 27/23 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 16027/0749 SLP080 T02670233 $

Wind 170° at 18 kt — likely active runway near heading 17

Current TAF

TAF KDFW 080520Z 0806/0912 17017KT P6SM BKN016 FM081300 17014KT P6SM BKN027 FM081600 18015G25KT P6SM BKN040 FM082100 17017KT P6SM FEW045 FM091100 17016KT P6SM BKN022

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KDFW. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KDFW. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Dallas. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KDFW include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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