Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

KDFW / DFW

Dallas-Fort Worth, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 18:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -13°C
14kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.36
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDFW 171853Z 35014KT 10SM FEW060 SCT090 SCT180 OVC250 05/M13 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP282 T00501128 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 607ft
FEW 6,000ft AGL
SCT 9,000ft AGL
SCT 18,000ft AGL
OVC 25,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,607ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,607ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
18,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,607ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,607ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.36 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.76 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (607 ft)
Pressure Alt
167 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -887 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KDFW 171720Z 1718/1824 35015KT P6SM SCT070 OVC100 FM180000 33007KT P6SM FEW100 FM181300 22008KT P6SM SKC FM181700 23013KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 15kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000ft
00:00Z FM180000
+6h
VFR 330° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM

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: 31R
9,000 ft 200 ft CON 135°
↑ 10.7kt ↔ 9.0kt
40° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 31L
9,301 ft 150 ft CON 139°
↑ 10.7kt ↔ 9.0kt
40° angle
✈️ 17C/35C
Active: 35C
13,401 ft 150 ft CON 180°
↑ 14.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 35R
8,500 ft 150 ft CON 180°
↑ 14.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 35L
13,401 ft 200 ft CON 180°
↑ 14.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
✈️ 18L/36R
Active: 36R
13,400 ft 200 ft CON 180°
↑ 13.8kt ↔ 2.4kt
10° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 36L
13,400 ft 150 ft CON 180°
↑ 13.8kt ↔ 2.4kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT6

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

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About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW/DFW) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Dallas-Fort Worth, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 607 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 7 runways (13L/31R, 13R/31L, 17C/35C, 17L/35R, 17R/35L, 18L/36R, 18R/36L) with CON surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.