Deer Valley Airport (KDVT)
Phoenix, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KDVT
IATA
DVT
City
Phoenix
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
1,478 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
33.6883, -112.0833
Overview
One of the busiest flight training airports in the nation. Numerous flight schools operate here year-round.
Current Weather at KDVT
Pilots flying into or out of Deer Valley 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 KDVT 190353Z 06004KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP102 T03110189Wind 060° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 06
Current TAF
TAF KDVT 182340Z 1900/1924 20005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM190300 08005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 SCT250 PROB30 1910/1915 -SHRA FM191700 21006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250Decode METAR for KDVT
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Deer Valley Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KDVT. 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 KDVT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Phoenix. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Deer Valley 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 Deer Valley Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KDVT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Deer Valley Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
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