McKinney National Airport

KTKI

Dallas, US

Last Updated
May 5, 15:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
17 kt
200° G26 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTKI 051553Z 20017G26KT 10SM SCT027 26/19 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND 20026/1552 SLP043 T02610194

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 585 ft
SCT 2,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,285 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

McKinney National Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,700 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 17 knots with gusts to 26 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component (gusting to 9 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,700 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (585 ft)
Pressure Alt
833 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,293 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TKI
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,001 ft 100 ft ASP 182°
16.0 kt 5.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTKI

6,041 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
2%

McKinney National Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 13.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.6%
N
16.7%
S
35.2%
W
2.1%
NE
5.4%
NW
6.3%
SE
12.5%
SW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16°C
Range: -11°C to 34°C
-11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

May September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,041 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

McKinney National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTKI
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 585 ft MSL

Location

City: Dallas
Country: US
Latitude: 33.177898°
Longitude: -96.590500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 7,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About McKinney National Airport

McKinney National Airport (KTKI) is located in Dallas, US at an elevation of 585 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 7,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 6,041 weather observations shows KTKI maintains VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KTKI come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 16°C (61°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.52 to 30.72 inHg (1000-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,041 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.