Informational Guide to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - NON OFFICIAL

Dallas Airport (DFW)

Find useful information about Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: Arrivals, Departures, Terminal information, Parking, Car rental, Transport, Accommodation, Amenities and Services, among other information about Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW). Plan your travel to DFW Airport with the information provided in this guide.


Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (IATA: DFW, ICAO: KDFW, FAA LID: DFW) is the main airport serving Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area in Texas, United States.


Dallas Fort Worth Airport is located between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, across Dallas and Tarrant counties due to its size (larger than the island of Manhattan). Given this fact, the airport has portions of the cities of Euless, Grapevine, Irving and Coppell.

The distance to Dallas is 20 miles (32 km) and to Fort Worth is 24 miles (38 km).

Dallas Fort Worth Airport is the third busiest airport worldwide and a hub for American Airlines.

Dallas Fort Worth Airport is a hub for American Airlines, Southwern Airways Express, Ameriflight, Southern Airways Express and UPS Airlines. And a focus city for Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.

During 2024, Dallas Fort Worth Airport registered 82,8 passengers. 

Terminals +info

Dallas Fort Worth Airport consist of five terminals, all of them designed in a circular way. 

Terminal A: Used mainly by American Airlines flights. Hosts gates A6 to A39.

Terminal B: Exclusively used by American Eagle. Hosts gates B1 to B49.

Terminal C: Exclusively used by American Airlines. Hosts gates C2 to C39.

Terminal D: The International Terminal. Hosts gates D5 to D40.

Terminal E: Used by the following airlines: Air Canada, Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Spirit, United and Westjet. Hosts gates E2 to E38.

Facilities and Services +info

Dallas Fort Worth Airport offers the following services to passengers:

- Free power stations
- ATMs
- Cellular broadband
- Travelex currency exchange
- Manicure & pedicure
- Massage therapist
- Pre-paid phone cards
- Shoeshine

Transport +info

The following means of transport are available at Dallas Fort Worth Airport to get to the city center:


Inter-Terminal Transportation:
All Airport Terminals (A to E) are connected each other and the parking lots by the free-to-use Skylink trains. 
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Bus: By taking Bus Route 408 you can get straight to Centre Port (downtown Dallas). 
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Taxi: Get within 24 minutes to Dallas by taxi. The fastest and safest way to downtown! 
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Light Rail:
 The DART Orange Line between DFW Airport and downtown Dallas may be helpful during your journey to the city center. 
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Train: 
TRE commuter services are available at DFW Airport Station.
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Transfers: If you want private transportation to and from the Airport, you can book a transfer. 
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Car rental:
Rent a car through our search engine or in the Car Rental center at the south entrance of DFW Airport. 
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Contact

Address: 2400 Aviation Drive
TX 75261, Dallas,
Texas, UNITED STATES

Phone:
+1 (972) 236 4968

Email:
 airportinfocenter@dfwairport.com

About Dallas

Dallas is the largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, which stands as the most populous metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metro area in the country without a navigable link to the sea. Although Dallas is often mistakenly believed to be the biggest city in Texas, it actually ranks third in the state, after Houston and San Antonio, and is the ninth-largest city in the United States, with a population of approximately 1.3 million as of the 2020 census.

Covering nearly 386 square miles, Dallas serves as the county seat of Dallas County, but its municipal boundaries extend into Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties, making its jurisdiction notably expansive. The city is at the heart of a metropolitan region that, as of 2024, boasts more than 8.3 million residents, making it one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the nation. Dallas County itself is among the ten most populous counties in the U.S., with over 2.65 million residents in 2024.

Historically, Dallas and neighboring Fort Worth grew rapidly due to the construction of major railroad lines, which facilitated access to key resources such as cotton, cattle, and later oil from North and East Texas. The city solidified its role as a transportation hub with the development of interstate highways and the opening of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of the world’s largest and busiest airports. Dallas also features a comprehensive public transportation network, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), which provides light rail and bus services throughout the city and surrounding suburbs.

Dallas’s economy is diverse and robust, anchored by sectors such as defense, financial services, information technology, telecommunications, and transportation. The region is home to 23 Fortune 500 companies, the second-largest concentration in Texas and the fourth-largest in the country; 11 of these are headquartered within the city itself. Dallas is also a major educational center, hosting more than 41 colleges and universities in its metropolitan area—the highest number in any Texas region.

Culturally, Dallas is recognized for its ethnic and religious diversity, as well as for having one of the largest LGBT communities in the United States. The city is a significant tourist destination, attracting around 25.7 million visitors annually who enjoy its vibrant arts scene, museums, nightlife, sports events, and a wide array of dining and accommodation options. Dallas is conveniently located within a four-hour flight of most North American destinations and is served by two major airports: Dallas Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field, which together handle over 2,200 daily flights.