Dalhart Municipal Airport (KDHT)
Medium airport · Dalhart, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dalhart Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDHT |
| IATA | DHT |
| Elevation | 3,991 ft (1216 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°1'21" W 102°32'49" 36.02260, -102.54700 |
| Location | Dalhart, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,440 ft (1658 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,400 ft (1951 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dalhart Municipal Airport at a glance
Dalhart Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Dalhart, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as DHT. The field elevation of 3,991 ft (1216 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDHT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 6,400 ft (1951 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDHT 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 Dalhart Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport | KAMA | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Guymon Municipal Airport | KGUY | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Tucumcari Municipal Airport | KTCC | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport | KLBL | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Clovis Municipal Airport | KCVN | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dalhart Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,991 ft field elevation of Dalhart Municipal 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 Dalhart Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dalhart Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dalhart Municipal Airport is KDHT, and its IATA code is DHT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dalhart Municipal Airport above sea level?
Dalhart Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 3,991 feet (1216 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dalhart Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.0226, -102.5470 — in Dalhart, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, about 117 km away.
Does KDHT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDHT 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 Dalhart Municipal Airport?
Dalhart Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,400 ft (1951 m) with a ASP surface.