Addison Airport

KADS / ADS

Dallas, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
01:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
7 kt
120° G15 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KADS 050154Z 12007G15KT 10SM VCTS SCT110 20/15 A2992

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 644 ft
SCT 11,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,644 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ADS
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
7,202 ft 100 ft ASP 160°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KADS

6,534 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.1%
MVFR
8.4%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
1.6%

Addison Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 85 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 85 kt
Calm Winds: 4.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.4%
NE
8%
E
11.6%
SE
16.4%
S
30.6%
SW
6%
W
2.9%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.9°C
Range: -10°C to 36°C
-10°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,534 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Addison Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KADS
IATA Code: ADS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 644 ft MSL

Location

City: Dallas
Country: US
Latitude: 32.968601°
Longitude: -96.836403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 7,202 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Addison Airport

Addison Airport (KADS/ADS) is located in Dallas, US at an elevation of 644 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 7,202 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 6,534 weather observations, KADS experiences excellent VFR conditions 87.1% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KADS come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 85 knots. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -10°C (14°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 15.9°C (61°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.58 to 30.69 inHg (1002-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,534 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.