Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

KDFW / DFW

Dallas-Fort Worth, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
13 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDFW 040953Z 18013KT 10SM OVC024 22/17 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02170172

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 607 ft
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,007 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (607 ft)
Pressure Alt
555 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,541 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KDFW 040852Z 0409/0512 18015KT P6SM BKN020 FM041900 18014KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN250 FM042300 19013KT P6SM VCTS SCT025 BKN050CB FM050400 20011KT P6SM BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
19:00Z FM041900
+9h
VFR 180° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DFW
13L ✈️
31R
13R ✈️
31L
17L ✈️
35R
17C ✈️
35C
17R ✈️
35L
18L ✈️
36R
18R ✈️
36L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 13L
9,000 ft 200 ft CON 135°
8.4 kt 10.0 kt
50° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 13R
9,301 ft 150 ft CON 139°
8.4 kt 10.0 kt
50° angle
✈️ 17C/35C
Active: 17C
13,401 ft 150 ft CON 180°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
8,500 ft 150 ft CON 180°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
13,401 ft 200 ft CON 180°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
✈️ 18L/36R
Active: 18L
13,400 ft 200 ft CON 180°
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 18R
13,400 ft 150 ft CON 180°
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDFW

4,347 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.6%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
1.6%

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°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: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 7.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.3%
NE
5.8%
E
5.6%
SE
12.1%
S
34%
SW
6.3%
W
2.6%
NW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.1°C
Range: -11°C to 36°C
-11°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 17C/35C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 17L/35R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 17R/35L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 18L/36R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 18R/36L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,347 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDFW
IATA Code: DFW
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 607 ft MSL

Location

City: Dallas-Fort Worth
Country: US
Latitude: 32.896801°
Longitude: -97.038002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13L/31R
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 9,301 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17C/35C
Length: 13,401 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 8,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 13,401 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18L/36R
Length: 13,400 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 13,400 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Overview

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) is a major aviation hub located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Serving as a critical transportation center in North Texas, the airport features multiple long, concrete runways capable of handling large commercial and cargo aircraft. Its strategic location and extensive runway configuration make it a significant gateway for regional and national air travel.

Flying Conditions

The airport sits at an elevation of 607 feet mean sea level, which provides relatively moderate atmospheric conditions for aircraft operations. Being located in north-central Texas, the airport experiences variable weather patterns with potential for convective activity, particularly during spring and summer months. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and thermal variations due to the region's continental climate.

Notable Features

KDFW boasts seven runways, with multiple runways exceeding 13,000 feet in length, enabling complex multi-aircraft operations simultaneously. The runway configuration includes parallel and intersecting runways oriented in different directions (13/31, 17/35, and 18/36), which provides operational flexibility for different wind conditions. This extensive runway system allows for efficient air traffic management and supports high-volume commercial and cargo operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection at KDFW will depend primarily on prevailing wind conditions, with the airport's multiple runway orientations allowing for optimal headwind landings. The longest runways (17R/35L and 18R/36L at 13,401 and 13,400 feet respectively) offer substantial landing and takeoff options for heavy aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential complex approach procedures given the airport's multiple runway configurations and high-traffic environment.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.