Why go
- City in and county seat of Houston County, Alabama.
- Served by Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR).
History
Dothan is a city in and the county seat of Houston County in the U.S. state of Alabama. A slight portion of the city extends into Dale and Henry counties. It had a population of 71,258 at the 2020 census, making it Alabama's eighth-largest city by population and the 5th largest in Alabama by total area. It is near the state's southeastern corner, about 20 miles (32 km) west of Georgia and 16 miles (26 km) north of Florida. It is named after the biblical city of Dothan.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR); 37 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DHN has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Atlanta).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dothan, Alabama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.