Detroit Lakes Airport (KDTL)

Detroit Lakes, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KDTL

IATA

DTL

City

Detroit Lakes

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

1,397 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

46.8252, -95.8857

Overview

Minnesota lake country airport with seasonal weather variety ideal for building diverse pilot skills.

Current Weather at KDTL

Pilots flying into or out of Detroit Lakes 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.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Detroit Lakes Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KDTL. 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 KDTL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Detroit Lakes. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KDTL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

Everything you need to earn your PPL, from requirements to checkride prep.

METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Detroit Lakes.

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Flight Training Available

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