What is the airport code for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas–Fort Worth, United States, uses IATA code DFW and ICAO code KDFW.

Which airlines are based at Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)?

American Airlines (AA) operates a hub or focus city at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Where is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport located?

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport sits at 32.9°, -97.04° and 607 feet above sea level, in the America/Chicago timezone.

How many terminals does Dallas Fort Worth International Airport have?

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has 5 passenger terminals.

What city and country does DFW serve?

DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) serves Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, in United States.

Is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport a hub airport?

Yes. American Airlines operates a hub or focus city at DFW, giving Dallas–Fort Worth a dense schedule of connecting flights across its 5 terminals.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Terminals: 5
Elevation: 607 ft
Hub airlines: 1

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW/KDFW) is american Airlines' largest hub and one of the busiest airports in the world, spanning five terminals across two cities. It has 5 terminals and sits 607 ft above sea level in Dallas–Fort Worth, United States.

Checking live FAA status for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport…

About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — IATA DFW, ICAO KDFW — is the principal airport serving Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, in United States, and is one of the the United States hubs profiled across this guide. The airfield lies at 32.9° latitude and -97.04° longitude, 607 feet above mean sea level, and observes America/Chicago local time. Arriving and departing passengers are handled across 5 passenger terminals.

Day-to-day operations at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport are anchored by American Airlines, which operates a hub or focus city here. That carrier bases aircraft and crews at Dallas–Fort Worth, scheduling banks of connecting flights that join short-haul feeder services to the longer trunk routes which make DFW a recognisable waypoint on the the United States network.

Principal nonstop destinations from Dallas–Fort Worth include Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Orlando (MCO), New York (JFK), New York (LGA), Miami (MIA), Austin (AUS) and London (LHR). Each of those airports carries its own profile in this guide, so you can compare terminals, field elevation, based carriers and the busiest routes on the same terms before you book. Those links form part of the guide's internal route graph, connecting DFW to its principal the United States and intercontinental markets.

Airport facts

IATA / ICAO	DFW / KDFW
City	Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Coordinates	32.9°, -97.04°
Elevation	607 ft
Terminals	5
Timezone	America/Chicago
Hub airlines	American Airlines

Terminals at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Terminals A, B, C	American Airlines
Terminal D	International (American and foreign carriers)
Terminal E	Other domestic carriers (Spirit, Frontier, …)

Airlines occasionally relocate between terminals — confirm with your airline. As of 2026-06.

Live flights near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Aircraft in the air near the airport right now — live ADS-B, not a scheduled board.

Checking live traffic…

Connecting airports

Principal destinations served from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Live BTS T-100 traffic volumes and on-time rates appear here once this airport's data is baked.

DFW → LAX Los Angeles
DFW → ORD Chicago
DFW → ATL Atlanta
DFW → DEN Denver
DFW → LAS Las Vegas
DFW → PHX Phoenix
DFW → MCO Orlando
DFW → JFK New York
DFW → LGA New York
DFW → MIA Miami
DFW → AUS Austin
DFW → LHR London

Route guides from DFW

Directional route profiles departing Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with nonstop carriers, aircraft, typical flight time and where to search fares.

DFW → LGA to New York
DFW → ORD to Chicago

Tools for your trip

Carry-on size checker Confirm your bag fits before you fly.
Baggage-fee comparator Compare the all-in cost across carriers.
Delay & cancellation compensation Check what you're owed if your flight is disrupted.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas–Fort Worth, United States, uses IATA code DFW and ICAO code KDFW.
Which airlines are based at Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)?: American Airlines (AA) operates a hub or focus city at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Where is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport located?: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport sits at 32.9°, -97.04° and 607 feet above sea level, in the America/Chicago timezone.
How many terminals does Dallas Fort Worth International Airport have?: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has 5 passenger terminals.
What city and country does DFW serve?: DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) serves Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, in United States.
Is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport a hub airport?: Yes. American Airlines operates a hub or focus city at DFW, giving Dallas–Fort Worth a dense schedule of connecting flights across its 5 terminals.
Which destinations can you fly to nonstop from Dallas–Fort Worth?: Major nonstop markets from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport include Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), each with its own airport profile in this guide.

Data sources

Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com) and Wikidata.