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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
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
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
Your FBO? Claim it, freeCentrally 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
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWith 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 · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
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
- 16/347,203 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.
- 7nmDALDallas Love FieldDallas
- 11nmDFWDallas Fort Worth International AirportDallas-Fort Worth
- 24nmAFWPerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance AirportFort Worth
- 28nmFTWFort Worth Meacham International AirportFort Worth
- 31nmKJWYMid-Way Regional AirportMidlothian/Waxahachie
- 33nmFWHNAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell FieldFort Worth
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKADS · 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.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 172 nm | 48m |
| Houston (HOU) | 215 nm | 54m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 537 nm | 1h 39m |
| Denver (DEN) | 560 nm | 1h 42m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 614 nm | 1h 50m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 631 nm | 1h 52m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 687 nm | 2h 0m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 757 nm | 2h 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.
