KDTO

VFR

DENTON ENTERPRISE

DENTON · TEXAS

Elev
642.8'
Longest RWY
7,002'18L/36R
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR15:53Z
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Before you fly into KDTO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,442.8'
MSL · field 642.8' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18L
H/W +11 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KDTO

Current METAR

Observed 15:53Z

KDTO 271553Z 22014KT 8SM CLR 28/23 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP072 T02780228
Wind
220° @ 14 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,543 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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,443 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
DTO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN ADAMS
Address
5000 AIRPORT RD, DENTON TX 76207-0207

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 14 kt
RWY 18L
177°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18L · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,443 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18L/36RFavored177° / 357°7,002 ftASPHStandard L
18R/36L177° / 357°5,003 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18L7,002'7,002'6,502'6,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR20', trees, 720' from thr, 185' R of cntrln, slope 26
36R7,002'7,002'6,602'6,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)20', trees, 890' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 34
18RPAPI 4-box left(3°)
36LPAPI 4-box left(3°)

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

ILS · 1

RWY 18L
LS · CAT I
DTO
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 18L
KDTO · 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
AFRT,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,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

  • Mowing operations occur on the airport from May through September.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Lone Star Approach at 972-615-2799.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to ultralights and gliders.Show FAA
  • Runway 18L is designated as a calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn when the tower is closed, medium intensity runway lights on runways 18L/36R and 18R/36L are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 18L, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36RObstacle clearance slopes are 49 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 20-foot trees at 980 feet distance and 40 to 1 over the localizer antenna at 600 feet distance.Show FAA
  • 18LThere is a 15-foot localizer antenna 500 feet from the runway with obstacle clearance slopes of 20 to 1 and 40 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERContact Ryan Adams at ryan.adams@cityofdenton.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDTO

Answer card
ICAO
KDTO
Name
DENTON ENTERPRISE
Location
DENTON, TEXAS
Elevation
642.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,442.8 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18L/36R · 7,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18L

Denton Enterprise Airport is in Denton, Texas. The field elevation is 642.8 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 18L/36R at 7,002 ft. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2200. One ILS approach is published for runway 18L.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,442.8 ft MSL. Runway headings are magnetic. Both runways are aligned 181° and 1°.

Sheltair is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need fuel or ramp details, call them at (940) 297-6411 before you go.

A few remarks matter for a first-time arrival. Runway 18L is the calm wind runway. There are obstacle clearance notes near both ends of 18L and 36R. Pay attention to the displaced threshold picture and the localizer antenna area on short final. Mowing happens from May through September. The airport is closed to ultralights and gliders. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery goes through Lone Star Approach. For lighting after dark, the runway lights come up in low intensity by default. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for 18L.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDTO?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,442.8 ft MSL.
What is the longest runway at Denton Enterprise Airport?
The longest runway is 18L/36R. It is 7,002 ft long and asphalt.
Does KDTO have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 18L.
What are the tower hours at KDTO?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2200. Outside those hours, use the published procedures and current Chart Supplement for any changes.
Which FBO is on the field at KDTO?
Sheltair is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is runway 18L the calm wind runway at Denton Enterprise?
Yes. Runway 18L is designated as the calm wind runway.
What should I know about night operations at KDTO when the tower is closed?
From dusk to dawn when the tower is closed, the runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Use CTAF to activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for 18L.
Are there any published obstructions or threshold issues at KDTO?
Yes. There is a localizer antenna near 18L and obstacle clearance notes near both ends of 18L and 36R. Brief the current Chart Supplement before arrival so you understand the displaced threshold picture.

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