KDTL

VFR

DETROIT LAKES/WETHING FLD

DETROIT LAKES · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,395.9'
Longest RWY
5,201'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:42Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDTL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,395.9'
MSL · field 1,395.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KDTL

Current METAR

Observed 15:42Z

KDTL 281542Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 05/M00 A3003 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
395 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM W
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
DTL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIK CARLSON
Address
1817 US HWY 10 W, DETROIT LAKES MN 56501-7979

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 9 kt
RWY 32
318°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 318° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,396 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored138° / 318°5,201 ftASPHStandard L
18/36178° / 358°1,890 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF
3645', trees, 618' from thr, 176' R of cntrln, slope 13

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
KDTL · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers is active on runway 32. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runway 14. High intensity runway lights are on runways 14 and 32 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 14 and 32 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day self-service. For Jet A service after hours, call the airport manager.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runways are not plowed during winter months.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Cones are present at runway 18 end.Show FAA
  • 36Cones are present at runway 36 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERThe airport is also owned by Becker County.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDTL

Answer card
ICAO
KDTL
Name
DETROIT LAKES/WETHING FLD
Location
DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,395.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,395.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,201 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Detroit Lakes/Wething Fld sits in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,395.9 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 5,201 ft asphalt. Runway 18/36 is 1,890 ft turf. This is an untowered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has one on-field FBO, Detroit Lakes Aviation. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours a day self-serve. For Jet A after hours, call the airport manager.

A few operational notes matter here. Cones are present at the runway 18 end and the runway 36 end. Runways 18/36 are not plowed during winter months. Runway 32 has medium intensity approach lighting with sequenced flashers. Runway 14 has runway end identifier lights. High intensity runway lights are installed on 14 and 32 and are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is active on 14 and 32. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach flight service, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any updates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDTL?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KDTL have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KDTL. Plan on non-precision or visual operations and verify current procedures before you go.
What is the longest runway at Detroit Lakes/Wething Fld?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway. It is 5,201 ft asphalt.
Is KDTL towered or untowered?
KDTL is untowered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KDTL?
Detroit Lakes Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KDTL?
Yes. 100LL is available 24 hours a day self-serve.
What runway lighting is available at KDTL?
Runway 32 has medium intensity approach lighting with sequenced flashers. Runways 14 and 32 have high intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. PAPI is active on both 14 and 32.
Are there winter or runway condition issues at KDTL?
Runways 18/36 are not plowed during winter months. Cones are also present at the runway 18 end and the runway 36 end, so plan your rollout and taxi with care.

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