Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport

Fort Worth, United States

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North Fort Worth's premier industrial and cargo aviation hub.

Opened

1989

Location

Fort Worth, United States

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) is a public airport located in north Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It was developed primarily as an industrial airport to support logistics, cargo, and corporate aviation, and is known as the world's first master-planned industrial airport. The airport is situated within the Alliance Texas development, a massive mixed-use industrial complex spearheaded by Ross Perot Jr. and Hillwood Development. It serves as a major hub for cargo carriers, corporate jets, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations, with FedEx operating a significant regional hub there. While the airport does accommodate some limited charter and private passenger operations, it is not a major commercial passenger terminal facility. Its infrastructure is heavily oriented toward freight, business aviation, and industrial tenants, making it a critical logistics node for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Terminals

The airport does not operate a traditional commercial passenger terminal; facilities are oriented toward cargo, corporate, and general aviation operations.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle and ground transportation services, with connections to Interstate 35W providing access to Fort Worth and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Airlines here

FedEx Express operates a major regional hub at AFW; the airport primarily serves cargo carriers and corporate aviation rather than scheduled commercial passenger airlines.

Notable facts

›AFW is recognized as the world's first master-planned industrial airport.
›The airport is central to the Alliance Texas development, one of the largest master-planned communities in the US.
›FedEx Express maintains a significant regional distribution hub at the airport.
›The airport hosts major MRO facilities, including those operated by American Airlines.
›The airport was renamed Perot Field in honor of Ross Perot Jr., the developer behind the Alliance Texas project.

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City & Place Guide

Where the Old West meets world-class culture and cuisine

Fort Worth, Texas, sits at the edge of the American West and proudly wears its cowboy heritage. The legendary Stockyards National Historic District keeps that spirit alive with daily cattle drives, rodeos, and honky-tonk bars, while the city's Sundance Square offers a lively downtown scene with restaurants, shops, and entertainment.

Yet Fort Worth surprises visitors with a Cultural District that rivals far larger cities. The Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art sit within walking distance of each other, forming one of the most impressive art corridors in the South. The city balances boots and black-tie with genuine Texas warmth.

•Fort Worth Stockyards — iconic Western district with twice-daily longhorn cattle drives
•Kimbell Art Museum — world-renowned collection in a Louis Kahn masterpiece building
•Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — striking Tadao Ando building housing contemporary works
•Sundance Square — walkable downtown plaza packed with dining, nightlife, and events
•Fort Worth Botanic Garden — Texas's oldest botanic garden with a stunning Japanese garden
•Fort Worth Zoo — consistently ranked among the top zoos in the United States

Getting around: The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) connects Fort Worth to Dallas via commuter rail, and the free Molly the Trolley loops through downtown and the Cultural District. The city's Bus system (The T) covers broader routes, but a car, rideshare (Uber and Lyft are widely available), or taxi is often the most practical option for reaching the Stockyards or outer neighborhoods.

Best time: Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures, with mild weather ideal for outdoor festivals and sightseeing.

Local food: Don't miss a classic Texas brisket at one of the city's legendary barbecue joints, and be sure to try chicken-fried steak, breakfast tacos, and a cold Shiner Bock at a Stockyards honky-tonk.

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