Dothan Regional Airport (KDHN)
Medium airport · Dothan, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dothan Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDHN |
| IATA | DHN |
| Elevation | 401 ft (122 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°19'17" W 85°26'59" 31.32130, -85.44960 |
| Location | Dothan, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,500 ft (2591 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,501 ft (1677 m) | 102 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dothan Regional Airport at a glance
Dothan Regional Airport is a medium airport in Dothan, Alabama, United States, known to airline systems as DHN. The field elevation of 401 ft (122 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDHN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 8,500 ft (2591 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDHN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dothan Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field | KOZR | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field | KTOI | 80 km (43 NM) |
| South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport | K79J | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | KECP | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Bob Sikes Airport | KCEW | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dothan Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 401 ft field elevation of Dothan Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dothan Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dothan Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dothan Regional Airport is KDHN, and its IATA code is DHN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dothan Regional Airport above sea level?
Dothan Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 401 feet (122 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dothan Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.3213, -85.4496 — in Dothan, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field, about 26 km away.
Does KDHN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDHN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dothan Regional Airport?
Dothan Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,500 ft (2591 m) with a ASP surface.