5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“For a major international hub, DFW does a great job balancing size with convenience.”
KJ Hillard5★ on Google
Airports / Texas / DFW
Large airport · DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas · 607 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
62,619 ratings
0
Operators based
607
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasELEV 607 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
62,619
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
607
Field elevation
feet above sea level
10
Nearest alternate
nm to DAL
Field standing
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dallas Love Field (DAL), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW / DFW) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 607 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DFW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 10 nm), Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW, 15 nm), and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 17 nm). With 7 runways, the longest 13,401-foot paved runway, DFW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from DFW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under QDF. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Dallas-Fort Worth.
2 FBOs serve KDFW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
DFW Corporate Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Daily 05:00-24:00 (after-hours callout available, midnight-5am by prior arrangement)
- Unicom 122.95
- Customs
- Conference room
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +4 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport offers a wide range of food options, clean facilities, and plenty of seating, making it comfortable even during longer layovers.”
KJ Hillard5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KDFW
IATA
DFW
FAA / Local
DFW
Elevation
607 ft
Coordinates
32.8968° N · 97.0380° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 607 ft, DFW sits lower than 54% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
7 runways
longest 13,401 ft
- 18L/36R13,401 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 17C/35C13,400 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 17R/35L13,400 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 18R/36L13,400 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 13R/31L9,300 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 13L/31R9,000 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 17L/35R8,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,401 ft
DFW's 13,401 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmDALDallas Love FieldDallas
- 15nmAFWPerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance AirportFort Worth
- 17nmFTWFort Worth Meacham International AirportFort Worth
- 22nmFWHNAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell FieldFort Worth
- 27nmKJWYMid-Way Regional AirportMidlothian/Waxahachie
- 52nmMWLMineral Wells Regional AirportMineral Wells
Location
Open the full mapKDFW · Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DFW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 165 nm | 47m |
| Houston (HOU) | 215 nm | 54m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 548 nm | 1h 40m |
| Denver (DEN) | 557 nm | 1h 42m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 609 nm | 1h 49m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 697 nm | 2h 1m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 747 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DFW?
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,401 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 DFW?
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has 7 runways; the longest measures 13,401 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve DFW: DFW Corporate Aviation and Menzies Aviation Grapevine. 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 DFW?
- The closest alternate is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 10 nm away, followed by Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) at 15 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DFW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 54m (215 nm), Nashville about 1h 40m (548 nm), Denver about 1h 42m (557 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.