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Dallas Love Field

Dallas, United States
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Historic urban airport serving Dallas with Southwest Airlines.

Opened
1917
Location
Dallas, United States
Dallas Love Field (DAL/KDAL) is a city-owned public airport located approximately 6 miles northwest of downtown Dallas, Texas. Originally opened in 1917 as a military training facility, it transitioned to commercial aviation and became one of the busiest single-runway urban airports in the United States. Love Field is most famously associated with Southwest Airlines, which was founded here in 1967 and continues to use it as a primary hub. The airport gained national historical significance as the site where President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in aboard Air Force One following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November 1963. For decades, operations at Love Field were restricted by the Wright Amendment, a federal law limiting interstate flights to surrounding states. The amendment was fully repealed in 2014, opening Love Field to nonstop flights across the continental United States and significantly expanding its role.
Terminals
The airport features a single modernized terminal with 20 gates, renovated and expanded as part of a major redevelopment project completed in 2014.
Getting to & from
Love Field is accessible by car via I-35E and Mockingbird Lane, and is served by DART bus routes, though it lacks a direct light rail connection to downtown Dallas.
Airlines here
Southwest Airlines dominates operations at Love Field, serving as its primary hub, with limited service from other carriers including Delta Air Lines.
Notable facts
  • ›President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as president aboard Air Force One at Love Field on November 22, 1963.
  • ›Southwest Airlines was founded at Love Field in 1967 and still uses it as a key operational base.
  • ›The Wright Amendment, enacted in 1979, restricted Love Field flights to Texas and adjacent states until its full repeal in 2014.
  • ›Love Field is owned and operated by the City of Dallas.
  • ›The airport underwent a $519 million terminal redevelopment completed in 2014 coinciding with Wright Amendment repeal.
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Route map (24 destinations)

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Routes

DAL → ATLAF · CRJ
DAL → ATLDL ·
DAL → AMAFL · 735
DAL → AUSFL · 73W 735
DAL → BHMFL · 73C
DAL → HOUFL · 73W
DAL → LBBFL · 735 73C
DAL → LITFL · 733 73W
DAL → MAFFL · 735 73W
DAL → MCIFL · 73W 73C
DAL → MSYFL · 73W 73C
DAL → OKCFL · 73W
DAL → SATFL · 73C 73W 735
DAL → SEAFL · 73W
DAL → SFOFL · 73W
DAL → SLCFL · 73C
DAL → STLFL · 73W 73C
DAL → ELDK5 · CNC
DAL → ATLKL · CRJ
DAL → IAHUA · ERJ
DAL → ATLVS · CRJ
DAL → ABQWN · 73C 733 73W
DAL → AMAWN · 735 733 73W
DAL → AUSWN · 73W 733 735 73C
DAL → BHMWN · 73W 73C
DAL → BKGWN · 73W
DAL → ELPWN · 735 73W 73C
DAL → HOUWN · 73C 73W 735 733
DAL → HRLWN · 733 735
DAL → ICTWN · 73W 73C
DAL → LBBWN · 735 73W 73C
DAL → LITWN · 73W 733 735
DAL → MAFWN · 735 73W
DAL → MCIWN · 73W 73C 733
DAL → MSYWN · 73W 73C 735
DAL → OKCWN · 73W 73C 733
DAL → SATWN · 73W 735 73C 733
DAL → STLWN · 73C 73W 733
DAL → TULWN · 73W 735
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City & Place Guide

Big-city energy meets Southern charm in the heart of Texas.

Dallas is a sprawling metropolis in North Texas known for its gleaming skyline, world-class museums, and vibrant arts districts. The city blends modern ambition with deep cultural roots, offering visitors everything from upscale shopping in Highland Park to lively honky-tonks in the Stockyards nearby.

The city gained international notoriety as the site of President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination, and today the Sixth Floor Museum draws visitors from around the world. Beyond history, Dallas thrives as a hub for fashion, cuisine, and professional sports, with passionate fan bases supporting the Cowboys, Mavericks, and Rangers.

  • •The Sixth Floor Museum — gripping account of JFK's assassination and legacy.
  • •Dallas Arts District — largest contiguous urban arts district in the United States.
  • •Perot Museum of Nature and Science — striking building with engaging exhibits for all ages.
  • •Reunion Tower — iconic geodesic dome with panoramic views of the Dallas skyline.
  • •Deep Ellum — historic neighborhood packed with live music venues, murals, and craft bars.
  • •NorthPark Center — premier shopping mall doubling as a rotating art gallery.

Getting around: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) operates light rail, commuter rail, and bus routes connecting major neighborhoods and suburbs. The McKinney Avenue Trolley offers free rides through Uptown. However, Dallas is a car-centric city and renting a vehicle or using rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft remains the most practical option for reaching spread-out attractions.

Best time: Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) offer the most pleasant temperatures, avoiding the intense summer heat that regularly exceeds 100°F.

Local food: Try a Tex-Mex breakfast taco, slow-smoked beef brisket from a local barbecue joint, chicken-fried steak, and a slice of pecan pie for the full Dallas culinary experience.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Dallas Love Field
Encyclopaedia

Dallas Love Field is a city-owned public airport in the neighborhood of Love Field, about 6 miles northwest of downtown Dallas, Texas, United States. It was Dallas' main airport until 1974 when Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) opened. Love Field covers an area of 1,300 acres (530 ha) at an elevation of 487 feet (148 m) above mean sea level and has two runways.

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