Del Rio International (KDRT), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Del Rio International (KDRT) serves the Del Rio, Texas area with on-site CBP inspection services, making it a border-adjacent option for operators moving between the United States and Mexico. The field sits near Laughlin AFB and close to Ciudad Acuña International Airport across the border, and it handles a mix of general and business aviation traffic on a single paved runway.
Runways
Del Rio International has one paved runway, 13/31, 6,300 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Del Rio International has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Del Rio International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Del Rio International recorded 1,639 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at KDRT is concentrated in the winter months, with January and December showing notably higher operations than the summer low in August.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 239 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Del Rio International averages 29.0 days above 90°F in August and 4.3 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 101.0°F, and January the coldest, at 67.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Del Rio International has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Laughlin Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC.
Pilot-activated lighting: MALS on Runway 13; REIL on Runway 31; MIRL on Runway 13/31; taxiway lighting activated via CTAF.
A 50:1 slope applies to the displaced threshold.
PCR VALUE: 230/F/D/X/T
Helipads H1 and H2 are located at the south end of the main parking ramp.
The National Weather Service releases weather balloons from Del Rio Airport twice daily, at 1200 and 0000 Zulu.
ARFF Index B coverage is available upon request.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Del Rio International has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Laughlin AFB (KDLF), 7.86 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDRT
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Frequently asked questions
Does KDRT have customs and border protection services on site?
Yes. Del Rio International (KDRT) has CBP inspection services available on site, according to the airport's customs data. This makes it a workable option for international arrivals along the Texas border without a diversion to a separate customs airport. Del Rio is located roughly 71.61 nautical miles from the nearest larger metro area, and it sits close to the border crossing with Ciudad Acuña International Airport, about 9.40 nautical miles to the west. Dispatchers should still confirm current CBP hours and any advance notice requirements before planning an international arrival.
What runway is available for business aviation arrivals at Del Rio International?
Del Rio International (KDRT) offers a single paved runway, 13/31, measuring 6,300 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only runway suited to fixed-wing business aviation traffic, since the remaining two runway entries listed for the field are helipads. The pavement carries a PCR value of 230/F / D/X / T. Runway 13 has an approach lighting system (MALS) while Runway 31 has runway end identifier lights (REIL), and both ends have medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL).
Is fuel available at KDRT, and what types?
Del Rio International (KDRT) lists 100LL and A+ among its fuel types, and Jet A is also indicated as available at the field. The airport operates on an attendance schedule of 0700 to 1900 daily, which is the window during which fuel and field services can be expected to be staffed. Del Rio's business aviation traffic runs at a modest annual level, so crews planning fuel stops should confirm current availability directly with the field ahead of arrival rather than assume walk-up service outside attended hours.
What is the ARFF coverage level at Del Rio International?
Del Rio International (KDRT) has ARFF Index B firefighting coverage, and it is available upon request rather than maintained on a continuous standby basis. Crews requiring ARFF support for a specific operation should coordinate the request ahead of arrival, since the index B category is not a guaranteed round-the-clock service level at this field. This is worth noting given that KDRT is not a towered airport, so ARFF request procedures may involve direct coordination with airport management rather than a control tower.
How busy is Del Rio International (KDRT) with business aviation traffic, and does traffic vary by season?
Del Rio International (KDRT) recorded 1,639 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 2,803 total annual operations, per FAA TFMSC data. Traffic is not spread evenly across the year: January is the busiest month with 239 business aviation operations, followed by December at 204, while August is the slowest month with 81 operations. This pattern shows a concentration of business aviation activity in the winter months compared with the summer. Dispatchers planning winter operations into KDRT should account for this higher relative volume when coordinating ground handling and parking.