Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW)
Dallas, United States · North America
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
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 300453Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 OVC120 20/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02000161Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KDFW 300254Z 3003/3106 20004KT P6SM VCSH OVC090 FM300500 03003KT P6SM VCSH OVC070 FM301500 13006KT P6SM VCSH OVC060Read any KDFW METAR without second-guessing
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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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Training Availability
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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