Is KDTL VFR or IFR right now?

KDTL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KDTL has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 320° at 7 kt, runway 32 gives a 7 kt headwind and 0 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Detroit Lakes Airport have?

Detroit Lakes Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,201 ft (1,585 m). Field elevation is 1,397 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KDTL?

AWOS 111.20 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KDTL?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:26 UTC and sunset at 23:57 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:27 UTC.

Are there delays at KDTL right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KDTL.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Detroit Lakes Airport

General Aviation Airport · Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Detroit Lakes Airport. It's 63°F with 34% humidity. Winds from 320° at 7 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKDTLIATADTLLOCALDTL

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,397ft426 m

Longest runway5,201ft1,585 m

Runways21 lighted

Coordinates46.82, -95.8846°49'27.5"N 95°52'60.0"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

7 min ago

63°F17.4°C · Dew 35°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

320° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity34%
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Pressure1023.1 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KDTL 042215Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3021 RMK AO2 T01740015

Decoded — plain language

Wind320° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature63°F / 17.4°C

Dew point35°F · 34% RH

Altimeter30.21 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Detroit Lakes Arpt, MN, US·7 min ago

Runway winds

14/32

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind0 kt

★ Best

Tailwind7 kt

Crosswind0 kt

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:22 UTC

What is the weather at Detroit Lakes Airport (KDTL) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Detroit Lakes Airport. It's 63°F with 34% humidity. Winds from 320° at 7 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is KDTL VFR or IFR right now?: KDTL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KDTL has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 320° at 7 kt, runway 32 gives a 7 kt headwind and 0 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Detroit Lakes Airport have?: Detroit Lakes Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,201 ft (1,585 m). Field elevation is 1,397 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KDTL?: AWOS 111.20 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KDTL?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:26 UTC and sunset at 23:57 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:27 UTC.
Are there delays at KDTL right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KDTL.

Runways

2 total

14/32◐ lit

5,201 ft1,585 × 100 ft · Asphalt

17/35

1,880 ft573 × 250 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

3 listed

AWOS111.20AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS122.50PRINCETON RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.