Dalton Municipal (KDNN), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Dalton Municipal Airport, KDNN, is a public-use, non-towered field in Dalton, Georgia, sitting at 709 feet elevation with a single paved runway serving general and business aviation traffic. The field sees a business aviation-heavy operational mix, with 1,169 of its 1,765 annual operations attributed to business aviation according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Customs clearance is not available on site, with the nearest facility located at KCHA roughly 25 nautical miles away.
Runways
Dalton Municipal has one paved runway, 14/32, 5,496 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Dalton Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Dalton Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Lovell Field (KCHA), 25 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dalton Municipal recorded 1,169 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at KDNN concentrates notably in April, with additional elevated activity in October and September relative to the slower winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 144 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Dalton Municipal averages 14.4 days above 90°F in July and 17.8 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.5°F, and January the coldest, at 51.1°F.
Weather station is 3.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Dalton Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and environmental.
For clearance delivery, contact Chattanooga Approach; when approach control is closed, contact Atlanta Center.
The MALSR on Runway 14 operates from dusk to dawn when visibility is less than 3 miles and/or the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet; at other times it is controlled via CTAF. The HIRL on Runway 14/32 operates from dusk to dawn; at other times it is controlled via CTAF.
The PAPI on Runway 32 is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of the runway centerline.
Deer and other wildlife may be present on or in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Dalton Municipal has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Tom B David Field (KCZL), 16.42 NM south.
Part of the Chattanooga area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KDNN?
Dalton Municipal Airport carries both piston and jet fuel on the field, listed as 100LL and A+ along with Jet A. The airport is non-towered, and attendance follows a published schedule rather than continuous staffing. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1700 local, with Sunday coverage from 1300 to 1700. Crews planning arrivals outside those windows should coordinate fueling in advance. KDNN's single runway and general aviation traffic mix make it a straightforward stop for turboprop and light jet operators in the area.
Does KDNN have customs clearance on site?
Dalton Municipal Airport does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at KCHA, located approximately 24.92 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to plan their clearance stop at KCHA or another designated port of entry before or after using KDNN. This applies to both business and general aviation traffic transiting the area. Flight planning should account for the added routing to reach customs facilities relative to Dalton Municipal Airport.
What is the runway length and surface at Dalton Municipal Airport?
Dalton Municipal Airport, KDNN, has a single paved runway, 14/32, measuring 5,496 feet long and 100 feet wide. The surface is asphalt, and this runway also defines the airport's maximum paved length. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this field. Operators should note the PAPI on Runway 32 is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of the runway centerline. Lighting for Runway 14/32 includes HIRL operating dusk to dawn, with a MALSR system on Runway 14 activated under specific low-visibility conditions.
When are the runway lights and approach lighting active at KDNN?
At Dalton Municipal Airport, HIRL on Runway 14/32 operates from dusk to dawn, with pilot-controlled lighting available via CTAF at other times. The MALSR system on Runway 14 activates during the dusk-to-dawn period specifically when visibility drops below 3 miles or ceilings fall below 1,000 feet. Outside those conditions, MALSR activation is also handled through CTAF. Since KDNN is non-towered, pilots are responsible for managing lighting activation themselves using the common frequency. This setup is standard for fields without air traffic control coverage.
How is business aviation traffic distributed through the year at KDNN?
Business aviation traffic at Dalton Municipal Airport shows a concentrated peak in April, with 144 operations recorded that month according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Other elevated months include October at 132 operations and September at 114 operations, while the slower months of February and January sit near 66 to 73 operations. Annual business aviation operations total 1,169 out of 1,765 total operations at the field. This distribution reflects a clear seasonal pattern rather than steady year-round volume. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KDNN should anticipate this uneven monthly demand.