Airports / Texas / KDTO
Denton Municipal Airport.
Denton, Texas · 643 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KDTO
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
643
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Denton Municipal Airport (KDTO) is a general aviation field serving Denton, Texas. The airport sits 643 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KDTO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW, 14 nm), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 20 nm), and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 24 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,002-foot paved runway, KDTO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KDTO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Denton.
1 FBO serves KDTO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair Denton
Your FBO? Claim it, freeStrategically stationed near major highways with easy access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Sheltair DTO fuels your business and recreational travel needs while in the heart of North Texas. At this FBO facility, you’ll soar above the ordinary with an award-winning team ready to display the most personalized, small-town experience without missing out on any big-city opulence.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200, after hours on-call fees apply
- Unicom 130.575
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KDTO
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KDTO
Elevation
643 ft
Coordinates
33.2021° N · 97.1979° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 643 ft, KDTO sits lower than 52% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,002 ft
- 187,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18L7,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,002 ft
KDTO's 7,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmAFWPerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance AirportFort Worth
- 20nmDFWDallas Fort Worth International AirportDallas-Fort Worth
- 24nmFTWFort Worth Meacham International AirportFort Worth
- 28nmDALDallas Love FieldDallas
- 29nmFWHNAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell FieldFort Worth
- 40nmPNXNorth Texas Regional Airport Perrin FieldDenison
Location
Open the full mapKDTO · Denton Municipal Airport · Denton, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KDTO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 182 nm | 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 235 nm | 57m |
| Denver (DEN) | 538 nm | 1h 39m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 548 nm | 1h 40m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 591 nm | 1h 46m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 608 nm | 1h 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 687 nm | 2h 0m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KDTO?
- Denton Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 7,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KDTO?
- Denton Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Denton Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves KDTO: Sheltair Denton. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KDTO?
- The closest alternate is Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW), about 14 nm away, followed by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KDTO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 57m (235 nm), Denver about 1h 39m (538 nm), Nashville about 1h 40m (548 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.