4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The runways are in great condition and it feels safe and professional, which is really important when you’re flying.”
Don5★ on Google
Airports / Texas / RBD
Small airport · RBD
Dallas Executive Airport.
Dallas, Texas · 660 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
124 ratings
1
Operators based
660
Elevation ft
Dallas, TexasELEV 660 FTSmall airport
4.6
Google rating
124
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
660
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#40 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 124 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dallas Love Field (DAL), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD / RBD) sits in Dallas, Texas, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 660 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Tradewind Charter LLC bases aircraft at RBD. Useful alternates include Dallas Love Field (DAL, 10 nm), Mid-Way Regional Airport (KJWY, 14 nm), and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 16 nm). RBD offers 2 runways, the longest 7,136-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of RBD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Redbird Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RBD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KRBD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Ambassador Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open 7 days, 6am-10pm (after hours as requested)
- Unicom 131.9
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Jet Access Dallas
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWe know maximizing your time on the ground is important. Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) is conveniently located less than 15 minutes from downtown Dallas. Let our concierge team coordinate everything you need to make the most of your trip to Dallas. New, state-of-the-art private aviation complex opening in early 2024! The new location will provide a faster route to downtown Dallas than Love Field.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Daily 6:00 AM-10:00 PM (after-hours service available)
- Unicom 128.975
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The whole process from parking to takeoff was super easy and way less stressful than larger airports.”
Don5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Dallas Executive Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KRBD
IATA
RBD
FAA / Local
RBD
Elevation
660 ft
Coordinates
32.6809° N · 96.8682° 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 660 ft, RBD sits higher than 50% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,136 ft
- 13/317,136 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/353,800 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,136 ft
RBD's 7,136 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmDALDallas Love FieldDallas
- 14nmKJWYMid-Way Regional AirportMidlothian/Waxahachie
- 16nmDFWDallas Fort Worth International AirportDallas-Fort Worth
- 26nmFTWFort Worth Meacham International AirportFort Worth
- 29nmAFWPerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance AirportFort Worth
- 29nmFWHNAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell FieldFort Worth
Location
Open the full mapKRBD · Dallas Executive Airport · Dallas, TX
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RBD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 155 nm | 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 200 nm | 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
| Denver (DEN) | 573 nm | 1h 44m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 624 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 703 nm | 2h 2m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 758 nm | 2h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RBD?
- Dallas Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 7,136 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 RBD?
- Dallas Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,136 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at RBD?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Dallas Executive Airport as a home base, including Tradewind Charter LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Dallas Executive Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve RBD: Ambassador Jet Center and Jet Access 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 RBD?
- The closest alternate is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 10 nm away, followed by Mid-Way Regional Airport (KJWY) at 14 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RBD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 52m (200 nm), Nashville about 1h 40m (545 nm), Denver about 1h 44m (573 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.