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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

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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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Route map (187 destinations)

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Routes

DFW → EZE4M · 777
DFW → ABIAA · ERD CRJ ER4
DFW → ABQAA · M80 M83
DFW → ACTAA · ER4 ERD
DFW → AEXAA · CRJ ER4 ERD
DFW → AGUAA · ER4
DFW → AMAAA · ER4 CRJ ERD
DFW → ATLAA · M83 M80 319
DFW → AUSAA · M80 M83 738
DFW → BDLAA · 738
DFW → BHMAA · M80 M83
DFW → BJXAA · 319
DFW → BMIAA · ER4
DFW → BNAAA · 738 M80 M83
DFW → BNEAA · 744
DFW → BOGAA · 319
DFW → BOSAA · 738 757
DFW → BPTAA · ERD ER4 CRJ
DFW → BROAA · CRJ ER4
DFW → BTRAA · ERD ER4 CRJ
DFW → BWIAA · M83 M80
DFW → BZEAA · 738
DFW → CAEAA · ER4
DFW → CCSAA · 738
DFW → CDGAA · 763 777
DFW → CHAAA · ERD ER4
DFW → CHSAA · ER4 ERD
DFW → CIDAA · ER4 CRJ
DFW → CLEAA · 319
DFW → CLLAA · ER4 ERD CRJ
DFW → CLTAA · 321 319 M80 M83 320 737 757
DFW → CMHAA · M83 M80
DFW → CMIAA · ER4
DFW → COSAA · M80 M83
DFW → COUAA · ER4 ERD
DFW → CRPAA · 319
DFW → CRWAA · CRJ
DFW → CUNAA · 738 757
DFW → CUUAA · ERD ER4
DFW → CVGAA · ERD ER4
DFW → CZMAA · 738
DFW → DAYAA · 319 M80 M83
DFW → DCAAA · 738 M80
DFW → DENAA · 738 M80 M83
DFW → DROAA · ER4 CRJ
DFW → DSMAA · M83 M80
DFW → DTWAA · 738 M83 M80
DFW → ELPAA · M80 319
DFW → EVVAA · ERD
DFW → EWRAA · M83 M80
DFW → EZEAA · 777
DFW → FARAA · ER4 ERD
DFW → FATAA · M80
DFW → FLLAA · 738
DFW → FRAAA · 777
DFW → FSDAA · ER4 CRJ
DFW → FSMAA · ER4 ERD
DFW → FWAAA · ER4
DFW → GCKAA · ERD ER4
DFW → GDLAA · M80
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City & Place Guide

Where Texas-sized ambition meets cowboy culture and cosmopolitan flair.

Dallas-Fort Worth is a sprawling metropolitan area of over 7 million people, blending modern skyscrapers with deep-rooted Western heritage. Dallas anchors the east with world-class arts, luxury shopping, and a thriving restaurant scene, while Fort Worth charms visitors with its authentic Stockyards and laid-back Texan spirit.

The region gained international attention as the site of President Kennedy's 1963 assassination and today draws millions to its museums, sports arenas, and vibrant neighborhoods. Both cities are distinct in character yet seamlessly connected, offering travelers an unusually rich dual-city experience.

Outdoor attractions, live music, rodeos, and some of the country's finest barbecue make DFW a destination that rewards curious travelers willing to explore beyond its glittering skylines.

  • •Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza — poignant chronicle of JFK's assassination and legacy.
  • •Fort Worth Stockyards — living historic district with daily cattle drives and rodeos.
  • •Dallas Museum of Art — vast free collection spanning 5,000 years of world art.
  • •Perot Museum of Nature and Science — stunning hands-on science museum loved by all ages.
  • •Fort Worth Water Gardens — dramatic modernist fountains and pools in downtown Fort Worth.
  • •Klyde Warren Park — beloved urban green deck bridging downtown Dallas neighborhoods.

Getting around: DFW is car-dependent, but DART light rail connects key Dallas neighborhoods and reaches DFW Airport; TEXRail links Fort Worth to the airport. Rideshares like Uber and Lyft are widely available and practical for cross-city trips. Taxis exist but are less common; renting a car is recommended for exploring both cities fully.

Best time: Spring (March–May) offers mild temperatures and bluebonnet season, making it the most pleasant time to visit before summer heat sets in.

Local food: Do not miss slow-smoked Texas brisket at a local pitmaster joint, Tex-Mex enchiladas, kolaches from Czech-Texan bakeries, and a cold Shiner Bock to wash it all down.

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

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the primary international airport serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and the North Texas region, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located approximately 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Downtown Dallas and 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Downtown Fort Worth.

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