Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
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| Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport |
| IATA | DFW |
| ICAO | KDFW |
| FAA | DFW |
| Owner | City of Dallas and City of Fort Worth |
| Operator | Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board |
| City-served | Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex |
| Location | Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Elevation-f | 607 |
| Elevation-m | 185 |
| Coordinates | 32, 53, 49, N... |
| Website | https://www.dfwairport.com/ |
| R1-number | 13L/31R |
| R1-length-m | 2,743 |
| R1-length-f | 9,000 |
| R1-surface | Concrete |
| R2-number | 13R/31L |
| R2-length-m | 3,048 |
| R2-length-f | 10,000 |
| R2-surface | Concrete |
| R3-number | 17L/35R |
| R3-length-m | 3,658 |
| R3-length-f | 12,000 |
| R3-surface | Concrete |
| R4-number | 17C/35C |
| R4-length-m | 3,658 |
| R4-length-f | 12,000 |
| R4-surface | Concrete |
| R5-number | 17R/35L |
| R5-length-m | 4,085 |
| R5-length-f | 13,400 |
| R5-surface | Concrete |
| R6-number | 18L/36R |
| R6-length-m | 4,085 |
| R6-length-f | 13,400 |
| R6-surface | Concrete |
| R7-number | 18R/36L |
| R7-length-m | 3,658 |
| R7-length-f | 12,000 |
| R7-surface | Concrete |
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a major international airport located in the U.S. state of Texas, serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Operated by the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board, it is a primary hub for American Airlines and a focus city for Southwest Airlines. The facility is renowned for its size, extensive flight network, and significant role in global aviation.
History
Planning for a joint airport to serve the rival cities of Dallas and Fort Worth began in the late 1920s, but serious efforts coalesced in the 1960s following a directive from the Civil Aeronautics Board. The airport opened for commercial service on January 13, 1974, with the first flight operated by American Airlines. Its original design by architects Tippetts-Abbett-McCarthy-Stratton and the engineering firm Ammann & Whitney featured a revolutionary terminal layout with semicircular terminals surrounding a central control tower. A significant early legal and operational challenge was the Wright Amendment, a federal law that restricted flights from Love Field, which ultimately solidified its position as the region's primary airport.
Facilities
The airport's land area of over 26 square miles makes it larger than the borough of Manhattan. Its innovative design includes five terminal buildings—Terminal A, Terminal B, Terminal C, Terminal D, and Terminal E—connected by the DFW Skylink, an automated people mover system. Terminal D is dedicated to international operations and features a Federal Inspection Services facility. Other notable facilities include the Grand Hyatt DFW hotel integrated into Terminal D, the DFW Airport Station for Trinity Railway Express commuter rail, and extensive fixed-base operator services. The airport is also a major center for air cargo, with facilities for carriers like FedEx Express and UPS Airlines.
Airlines and destinations
As the primary hub for American Airlines, the airport offers the carrier's largest flight schedule, with extensive domestic routes and international service to destinations in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania. Other major U.S. carriers such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines maintain substantial operations. International service is provided by a diverse array of carriers including Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Korean Air. The airport serves over 260 destinations worldwide, facilitating connections across the global network of the Oneworld alliance, of which American Airlines is a founding member.
Operations and statistics
The airport is one of the busiest in the world by aircraft movements and passenger traffic, consistently ranking among the top airports globally. It operates seven active runways, including the 13,400-foot-long Runway 17R/35L, capable of handling the world's largest aircraft like the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8. In a typical year, it serves over 70 million passengers and handles more than 600,000 metric tons of cargo. The Federal Aviation Administration classifies it as a Category X airport due to its high-security requirements. Its operations support a vast economic impact on the North Texas region and employ tens of thousands of workers directly.
Ground transportation
The airport is centrally located within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex with direct access to State Highway 114, State Highway 121, and Interstate 635. Public transit is provided by Dallas Area Rapid Transit and the Trinity Railway Express, which connect to Dallas Union Station and Fort Worth Central Station. Numerous private shuttle services, taxi companies, and app-based ride-hailing services operate at all terminals. The airport also features extensive parking facilities, including over 40,000 spaces, and rental car services managed by companies like Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Accidents and incidents
The airport has experienced few major accidents given its high volume of traffic. The most significant incident occurred on August 2, 1985, when Delta Air Lines Flight 191, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, crashed during a microburst-induced windshear event on final approach, resulting in 137 fatalities. This tragedy led to major advancements in wind shear detection and pilot training protocols nationwide. Another notable incident involved American Airlines Flight 331, which overran the runway at Kingston in 2009, though it originated from this airport. The overall safety record is reinforced by the advanced technology deployed by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration in its airspace.
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