One of the world's largest and busiest international airports.
Opened
1974
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth, United States
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world by passenger traffic and aircraft operations, serving as a major hub for both domestic and international travel. Located between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth in Texas, the airport covers approximately 17,207 acres, making it one of the largest airports in the world by land area.
Opened in 1974, DFW replaced the older Love Field as the primary commercial airport for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The airport is the primary hub for American Airlines, which operates the majority of flights there, and serves hundreds of destinations across the globe.
DFW features five terminals connected by the automated Skylink people mover system, which allows passengers to transit between terminals without exiting the secure area. The airport has undergone continuous modernization and expansion projects to accommodate growing passenger demand.
Terminals
The airport has five terminals (A, B, C, D, and E) arranged in a semicircular layout and connected by the automated Skylink rail system.
Getting to & from
The DART Orange Line light rail connects DFW to downtown Dallas, and various shuttle, bus, and taxi services provide ground transportation to surrounding areas.
Airlines here
American Airlines uses DFW as its primary hub, with Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and numerous international carriers also operating flights.
Notable facts
- ›DFW covers approximately 17,207 acres, larger than the island of Manhattan.
- ›The Skylink people mover is the world's fastest and largest fully automated airport people mover system.
- ›DFW consistently ranks among the top five busiest airports in the world by operations.
- ›American Airlines and its regional partners account for roughly 85% of departures at DFW.
- ›The airport has its own ZIP codes and is home to thousands of on-site employees and businesses.
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