4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It's time to move forward and think about the future, and build the infrastructure needed to let airlines service FTW.”
Josh Homer5★ on Google
Airports / Texas / FTW
Medium airport · FTW
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Fort Worth, Texas · 710 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.8/5
Google rating
141 ratings
3
Operators based
710
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Fort Worth, TexasELEV 710 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.8
Google rating
141
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
710
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#15 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 141 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.
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (FWH), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW / FTW) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 710 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Baker Aviation, LLC, Haskin Aviation, and RVR Aviation base aircraft at FTW. Useful alternates include NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (FWH, 5 nm), Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW, 10 nm), and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 17 nm). FTW offers 2 runways, the longest 7,502-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Dallas, TX destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from FTW, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KFTW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Modern Aviation Fort Worth
Your FBO? Claim it, freeGlenn Rack, General Manager grack@modern-aviation.com Shannon Stean, Customer Service Manager sstean@modern-aviation.com Arrive in Texas with ease at Modern Aviation FTW. Conveniently located right outside of Fort Worth, you are an easy drive to both downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 7 days/week, after hours available
- Unicom 128.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Texas Jet
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLet the koi pond amuse you or sit back in front of the fireplace and relax. Texas Jet’s “Welcome Home” lobby overlooks aircraft arriving and departing from our main ramp and gives you that comfy feeling from the moment you walk in. Hungry before or after your flight?
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 HR
- Unicom 129.85
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s also praised for its efficient transportation connections, including the Skylink train system and DART light rail, making it easy to navigate between…”
Bhargava Ram Podapati5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“They should've planned for the future, and made an actual terminal, with security checkpoint and access to the tarmac like a regular commercial airport.”
Josh Homer5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KFTW
IATA
FTW
FAA / Local
FTW
Elevation
710 ft
Coordinates
32.8199° N · 97.3608° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 710 ft, FTW sits higher than 53% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,502 ft
- 16/347,502 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 17/354,005 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,502 ft
FTW's 7,502 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.
- 5nmFWHNAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell FieldFort Worth
- 10nmAFWPerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance AirportFort Worth
- 17nmDFWDallas Fort Worth International AirportDallas-Fort Worth
- 26nmDALDallas Love FieldDallas
- 31nmKJWYMid-Way Regional AirportMidlothian/Waxahachie
- 35nmMWLMineral Wells Regional AirportMineral Wells
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKFTW · Fort Worth Meacham International Airport · Fort Worth, TX
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FTW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 158 nm | 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 219 nm | 55m |
| Denver (DEN) | 551 nm | 1h 41m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 564 nm | 1h 43m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 617 nm | 1h 50m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 710 nm | 2h 3m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 732 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FTW?
- Fort Worth Meacham International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,502 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 FTW?
- Fort Worth Meacham International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,502 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at FTW?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Fort Worth Meacham International Airport as a home base, including Baker Aviation, LLC, Haskin Aviation, RVR Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve FTW: Modern Aviation Fort Worth and Texas Jet. 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 FTW?
- The closest alternate is NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (FWH), about 5 nm away, followed by Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) at 10 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FTW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 55m (219 nm), Denver about 1h 41m (551 nm), Nashville about 1h 43m (564 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.