Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport sits roughly 27 kilometers northwest of downtown Dallas, straddling the boundary between Dallas and Tarrant counties in north Texas. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and ranks among the busiest airports in the world by both passenger traffic and aircraft movements. The airport opened in 1974, replacing the older Greater Southwest International and Dallas Love Field as the region's main commercial hub.
About Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport sits roughly 27 kilometers northwest of downtown Dallas, straddling the boundary between Dallas and Tarrant counties in north Texas. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and ranks among the busiest airports in the world by both passenger traffic and aircraft movements. The airport opened in 1974, replacing the older Greater Southwest International and Dallas Love Field as the region's main commercial hub.
The airport operates five terminals, labeled A, B, C, D, and E, arranged in a distinctive semicircular layout connected by the Skylink automated people mover. Terminal D primarily handles international arrivals and departures, while the others are largely domestic. Seven runways, oriented in parallel north–south configurations with two diagonal crosswind strips, support continuous 24-hour operations. Ongoing expansion projects include a planned sixth terminal, Terminal F.
Overview
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport sits roughly 27 kilometers northwest of downtown Dallas, straddling the boundary between Dallas and Tarrant counties in north Texas. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and ranks among the busiest airports in the world by both passenger traffic and aircraft movements. The airport opened in 1974, replacing the older Greater Southwest International and Dallas Love Field as the region's main commercial hub.
Airlines
DFW is the largest hub for American Airlines, whose corporate headquarters lies adjacent to the field, and the carrier accounts for the overwhelming majority of flights. Sister carrier American Eagle operates extensive regional service. Other significant operators include Spirit, Frontier, Delta, and United, alongside major international carriers such as British Airways, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Korean Air.
Airlines
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Routes
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FAQ
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas, United States (North America), at coordinates 32.900°, -97.040°.
- Its IATA code is DFW and its ICAO code is KDFW.
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport serves Dallas, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport sits at latitude 32.900° and longitude -97.040°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from DFW include American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Gulf Air, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Silk Avia and 3 more.
- Tracked destinations from DFW include Denver and Los Angeles.
- Its address is 2400 Aviation Drive, DFW Airport, Texas, 75261, United States, the phone number is +1 972-973-3112, the official website is http://www.dfwairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.