Featured partner · AviationtagFrom €35 · Real Aircraft Skin
Retired aircraft skin tags
Collect a numbered luggage tag precision-cut from the fuselage skin of a retired B747, A380, or A340.
Explore retired aircraft skin tags ->Dalaman International Airport (DLM / LTBS) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Dalaman, Türkiye
Dalaman
DLM/LTBS
Updated Thu 29 Oct, 04:16 local
- Active runway
- 01
- METAR wind
- 350° @ 9 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 01 - public side
- Sun
- 77° / -38°
Landing: 01 100% · Wind vector · +8 kt
VFR
Night
Sunrise in 3h 10m
Departure: 01 100%
NightWant a Telegram ping when LTBS flips runways? Subscribe for $3/mo
Best Dalaman (DLM) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
Live weather
VFR350° @ 9 kt
14°C · 10+ km · 1008 hPa
SCT030 BKN080
Landing: 01 100%
Departure: 01 100%
Sunrise · Sunset
Az 77° · El -38°Night / Low light
Sunrise
07:26
Sunset
18:13
Live · Auto-updatingThu 29 Oct, 04:16 localAz 77° · El -38°NIGHT / LOW LIGHT
Sunrise in 3h 10m
+0h
Live flight board
Past Arrivals
Free · up to 10No landed arrivals recorded in the current radar window for LTBS.
Next Arrivals
Free #1 · Pro 2-10No inbound arrivals inside the 25 NM radar ring right now.
Unlock Arrivals #2 to #10 & Live Runway Odds
Past Departures
Free · up to 10No departures recorded in the current radar window for LTBS.
Next Departures
Free #1 · Pro 2-10No taxiing departures inside the 25 NM radar ring right now.
Unlock Departures #2 to #10 & Live Runway Odds
Runway alerts for Dalaman International Airport
$3/mo
Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at DLM, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 01 - public side Runway 01 | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 09:00-15:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 01 · Dep 01
Landing: 01 100%
Departure: 01 100%
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 15° | 9,842 ft | +8.1 kt | 3.8 kt | Both |
| 19 | 195° | 9,842 ft | -8.1 kt | 3.8 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Dalaman (LTBS)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.500 | Verified |
| Approach | 119.225 | Verified |
| Ground | 121.900 | Verified |
| ATIS | 127.350 | Verified |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageYour brand on LTBS
One sponsor card on the LTBS live map. $85/mo, shown to spotters after they check the runway.
Sponsor LTBS ($85/mo) ->Alerts: $3/mo or $29/yr Pro for 45-minute Telegram runway and exceptional-flight pings. Partner links may earn a commission.
Frequently asked questions about plane spotting at Dalaman (DLM/LTBS)
Which runway is active at Dalaman (DLM/LTBS) right now?
As of Thu 29 Oct, 03:50 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 01. The METAR wind is 350° at 9 kt. 01 shows +8.1 kt headwind and 3.8 kt crosswind from the left. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Dalaman (DLM) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 111° azimuth and 6° elevation. Short final 01 - sunny side scores 85/100, 1234 m from runway 01, view bearing 346.1°, best as a midday spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 231° and 23°. Short final 01 - sunny side scores 95/100 on a 44.5° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Dalaman International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Dalaman International Airport (DLM/LTBS) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: Short final 01 - public side. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 1 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at LTBS spotting locations?
LTBS spotting locations sun direction: Short final 01 - public side (runway 01) is CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the morning, CLEAN FRONT LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 09:00-15:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Dalaman (DLM)?
Short final 01 - public side is 1234 m from the 01 centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Dalaman (LTBS)?
Monitor Tower 118.5 MHz, Ground 121.9 MHz, Approach 119.225 MHz, ATIS 127.35 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 118.5 MHz.
How do I know when Dalaman (DLM) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 350° at 9 kt, so 01 remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/LTBS#runway-alerts
How is Plane Spotter's Live funded? Do you use affiliate or sponsor links?
Plane Spotter's Live is independent and free to use. To cover live weather, radar, and hosting costs without intrusive popups or display ads, we offer optional $3/mo Telegram runway flip alerts, one quiet $85/mo sponsor slot per airport, and selected partner referral links (such as Aviationtag retired aircraft skin tags, telephoto lens rentals, VHF airband scanners, and runway-view airport hotels). If you purchase through a partner link, we may earn a small commission at zero extra cost to you.