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Addison Airport

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Addison Airport.

Dallas, Texas · 644 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.

4.6/5

Google rating

127 ratings

3

Operators based

644

Elevation ft

Dallas, TexasELEV 644 FTSmall airport
4.6

Google rating

127

Google reviews

ratings on Google
3

Based operators

charter operators on the field
3

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling
644

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

#39 / 115

Texas airports by Google rating

4.6★ across 127 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.

3 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

7 nm

To the nearest alternate

Dallas Love Field (DAL), 6 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Addison Airport, listed as KADS / ADS, is a general aviation field in Dallas, Texas. Field elevation is 644 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.

For charter flyers, ADS is a home base: Aviation Services Elite, Four Corners Aviation, and PlaneSmart! Charter LLC operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 7 nm), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 11 nm), and Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW, 24 nm). The field has a single 7,203-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Dallas, TX destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ADS to plan your flight.

3 FBOs serve KADS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

  • Atlantic Aviation Addison logo

    Atlantic Aviation Addison

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Centrally located within a short driving distance of all major attractions in and around Dallas, Atlantic ADS always puts the customer first! Atlantic Aviation Dallas offers the standard services you expect, from catering to baggage service, but we go the extra mile, arranging everything from your tee time at a local golf course to reservations at any one of our preferred restaurants.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • Mon-Sun: 0600 - 2200
    • Unicom 122.85
    • Executive lounge
    • Customs
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Courtesy car
    • Shuttle
    • Car rental
    • Hangar
    • +6 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address
  • Galaxy FBO Addison

    Your FBO? Claim it, free
    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • 24/7
    • Unicom 130.00
    • Executive lounge
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Courtesy car
    • Car rental
    • Restrooms
    • Hotel help
    • Hangar
    • +11 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address
  • Million Air Dallas logo

    Million Air Dallas

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    With over 35 years of aviation experience, Million Air Dallas has built a reputation on exceeding expectations. Not just with our luxury private jet services and legendary white glove touch, but with a full suite of offerings that cater to any aviation need. From jet management to jet sales to our upscale FBO, Million Air Dallas soars above the competition.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • 24/7
    • Unicom 130.00
    • Executive lounge
    • Customs
    • Wi-Fi
    • Cafe
    • Courtesy car
    • Car rental
    • Restrooms
    • Hotel help
    • +11 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

Field capability

ICAO

KADS

IATA

ADS

FAA / Local

ADS

Elevation

644 ft

Coordinates

32.9686° N · 96.8364° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Small

Scheduled svc

No

Elevation vs TX fields

state range 6–4,849 ft

At 644 ft, ADS sits lower than 52% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

1 runway

longest 7,203 ft

  • 16/34
    7,203 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 7,203 ft

ADS's 7,203 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.

Based charter operators3

Access & alternates

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

KADS · Addison Airport · Dallas, TX

From the ramp

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Flight times from here

Approximate nonstop block times from ADS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

DestinationDistanceBlock time
Austin (AUS)172 nm48m
Houston (HOU)215 nm54m
Nashville (BNA)537 nm1h 39m
Denver (DEN)560 nm1h 42m
Aspen (ASE)614 nm1h 50m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)631 nm1h 52m
Chicago (ORD)687 nm2h 0m
Scottsdale (SCF)757 nm2h 10m

Common questions

What size private jets can use ADS?
Addison Airport's longest paved runway is 7,203 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 ADS?
Addison Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,203 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at ADS?
Yes. 3 charter operators list Addison Airport as a home base, including Aviation Services Elite, Four Corners Aviation, PlaneSmart! Charter LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Addison Airport?
3 FBOs serve ADS: Atlantic Aviation Addison, Galaxy FBO Addison and Million Air Dallas. 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 ADS?
The closest alternate is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 7 nm away, followed by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from ADS to major cities?
Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 54m (215 nm), Nashville about 1h 39m (537 nm), Denver about 1h 42m (560 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

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