Dallas Love Field

KDAL / DAL

Dallas, US

Last Updated
May 14, 19:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
19:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
13 kt
170° G21 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDAL 141953Z 17013G21KT 10SM FEW250 32/16 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03220156

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 487 ft
FEW 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,487 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Dallas Love Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 25,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 13 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 25,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (487 ft)
Pressure Alt
495 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,652 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KDAL 141730Z 1418/1518 18010G20KT P6SM FEW250 FM150100 18010KT P6SM FEW250 FM151200 18012G24KT P6SM SCT210
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM150100
+5h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DAL
13L
31R
13R
31L
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13L/31R 7,752 ft 150 ft CON 135°
10.6 kt 7.5 kt
35° angle
13R/31L 8,800 ft 150 ft CON 135°
10.6 kt 7.5 kt
35° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,147 ft 150 ft ASP 186°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDAL

6,470 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
15.4%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
1%

Dallas Love Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.2%
NE
5.2%
E
8.7%
SE
14.2%
S
35.6%
SW
5.4%
W
2.1%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.6°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,470 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dallas Love Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDAL
IATA Code: DAL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 487 ft MSL

Location

City: Dallas
Country: US
Latitude: 32.847099°
Longitude: -96.851799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13L/31R
Length: 7,752 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 8,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,147 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dallas Love Field

Overview

Dallas Love Field serves as a major metropolitan airport in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, strategically located in an urban environment. The airport handles medium-scale commercial and general aviation traffic, with three concrete and asphalt runways supporting diverse flight operations. Its central location and substantial runway lengths make it a key transportation hub for the Dallas metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions 83.9% of the time, with minimal periods of restricted visibility. The airport experiences consistent southerly winds averaging 7.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges from -4°C to 35°C, with September, October, and November offering the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Situated at 487 feet mean sea level, Dallas Love Field presents a relatively flat terrain profile with minimal elevation challenges. The airport's three runways offer flexible operational capabilities, with two long concrete runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L) exceeding 7,700 feet in length. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with consistently low average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the prevailing southerly wind patterns, which strongly favor runways aligned in the 13/31 and 18/36 directions. The longest runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L) provide excellent landing options with consistent wind conditions and minimal crosswind interference. Pilots can anticipate high visibility conditions, with an average visibility of 9.7 statute miles and rare occurrences of restricted visibility.

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.