Dalhart Municipal (KDHT), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Dalhart Municipal Airport (KDHT) serves the Texas Panhandle with two paved runways, the longer at 6,400 feet, suitable for a broad range of business aircraft. The field is non-towered and operates without onsite customs, with the nearest customs service located at Amarillo (KAMA), roughly 63 nautical miles away. Fuel is available on the field, including Jet A, though full-service Jet A support outside attended hours follows a specific after-hours procedure noted in the airport remarks.
Runways
Dalhart Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 6,400 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Dalhart Municipal has Jet A1 and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Dalhart Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA), 63 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dalhart Municipal recorded 1,130 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KDHT is concentrated in April and October, with both months showing the highest operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 131 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Dalhart Municipal averages 22.5 days above 90°F in July, 29.1 freeze days in January and 1.3 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.5°F, and December the coldest, at 50.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Dalhart Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lighting on runways 03/21 and 17/35 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the PAPI on runways 17 and 35, use CTAF.
Large flocks of waterfowl are present in the vicinity of Lake Rita Blanca, located two miles east of the airport, during spring and fall.
Jet A fuel after hours is available during business hours only. 100LL is available both full-service and self-serve.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Dalhart Municipal has five airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Miller Airfield, 7.62 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDHT
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Frequently asked questions
What runway options are available at KDHT?
Dalhart Municipal Airport offers two paved asphalt runways for arriving and departing traffic. Runway 17/35 is the longer option at 6,400 feet with a width of 75 feet. Runway 03/21 measures 5,440 feet long and is also 75 feet wide. Both runways are equipped with medium intensity runway lighting, though pilots should note the lighting defaults to preset low intensity and requires activation to increase brightness or engage the PAPI on runways 17 and 35.
Is Jet A fuel available at Dalhart Municipal around the clock?
Jet A fuel is available at Dalhart Municipal Airport, but after-hours service outside the published attended period follows a specific procedure rather than standard full service. The attendance schedule runs from 0800 to 1900 daily. 100LL is available both full-service and self-serve during attended hours. Dispatchers planning arrivals outside the 0800-1900 window should confirm Jet A access in advance given the after-hours limitation noted for this fuel type at KDHT.
Where is the nearest customs clearance point for KDHT?
Dalhart Municipal Airport does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at Amarillo International Airport (KAMA), located approximately 63.34 nautical miles from KDHT. Flights requiring customs clearance in this area of the Texas Panhandle should plan to route through KAMA rather than expecting service at Dalhart itself. This distance should be factored into routing and timing for any international arrivals in the region.
What does the seasonal traffic pattern look like at KDHT?
Business aviation traffic at Dalhart Municipal Airport shows clear seasonal concentration according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. October recorded the highest monthly total at 131 operations, followed closely by April at 120 operations. The lowest activity occurred in January and February, with 68 and 69 operations respectively. Total annual business aviation operations at KDHT reached 1,130 out of 1,767 total operations for the year, with traffic clearly weighted toward spring and fall months.
What wildlife hazard should pilots be aware of near KDHT?
Pilots operating near Dalhart Municipal Airport should be aware of large flocks of waterfowl in the vicinity of Lake Rita Blanca, located about two miles east of the field. This hazard is most pronounced during the spring and fall migration seasons. The proximity of the lake to the airport traffic pattern makes bird activity a relevant consideration for approach and departure planning during these periods. Crews should maintain vigilance for bird activity when operating in this area of the pattern.