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KDTL
Detroit Lakes Airport · Detroit Lakes
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,397 ft / 426 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 111.20 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Detroit Lakes Airport (KDTL), located in Detroit Lakes, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,397 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Detroit Lakes Airport
ICAO / IATA
KDTL / DTL
Municipality
Detroit Lakes
Country
Region
US-MN — Minnesota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,397 ft
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Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,201 ft / 1,585 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140° / 320°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140° / 320°
RWY 14 (140°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (320°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,880 ft / 573 m
Runway Width: 250 ft / 76 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 180° / 360°
Runway Width: 250 ft / 76 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 17 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
111.20 MHz
RDO PRINCETON RDO
122.50 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026