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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas KDFW #2 US airport by passengers

Between Dallas and Fort Worth, about 17 miles northwest of downtown Dallas and about 24 miles east of downtown Fort Worth.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 1 min ago
Weather now
VFR 66°F Observed 5 h ago
Late departures
33.1%May 2026 to July 2026
Security line
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DFW at a glance

DFW is one of the largest airports in the country by land area, and it is laid out as two long rows of terminals facing each other across a central spine road. Terminals A, B, C and E are domestic; Terminal D is the international terminal and holds most non-American airlines.

What makes it easy to use is the Skylink, a free train inside the secure area that connects all five terminals in a loop. Once you are through security you can go from any gate to any other without leaving the secure zone. Most connections take well under an hour even though the airport feels huge.

Main airlines: American Airlines uses DFW as its largest hub and is by far the dominant carrier. Other airlines, including international carriers, are concentrated in Terminal D.

FAA delay status for DFW

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at DFW right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at DFW

VFR

66°F19°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
Clear
Ceiling
None
Pressure
29.96 inHg

METARMETAR KDFW 101153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01890144 10244 20189 53005 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 5 h ago.

Active weather alerts

  • Air Quality AlertAir Quality Alert issued October 9 at 2:19PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Full weather, TAF, forecast and runways →

On-time performance at DFW

Based on 83,857 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

33.1%Departures late
24.2%Arrivals late
3.05%Cancelled
26.7 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at DFW
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
American Airlines 43,857 42.2% 3.24%
Envoy Air 18,982 20.4% 2.53%
SkyWest Airlines 5,812 22.8% 3.13%
PSA Airlines 5,123 28.1% 4.98%
Frontier Airlines 3,407 29.2% 2.05%
Delta Air Lines 2,923 22.6% 2.33%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

AprMayJunJul

Terminals

Terminal A

Domestic terminal. Home of the DART Orange Line station on the landside.

Terminal B

Domestic terminal. The TEXRail station for service to Fort Worth is on this side.

Terminal C

Domestic terminal, primarily American Airlines.

Terminal D

The international terminal. International arrivals clear customs here, and it is the home of most international airlines serving DFW.

Terminal E

Domestic terminal serving American Airlines and some partner flights.

Moving between terminals

Skylink is a free automated train that runs inside security and links the gate areas of all five terminals in a loop. If you are outside security, the Terminal Link shuttle bus runs between terminals on the lower level.

Terminal guide →

Getting to and from DFW

  • Rail

    DART Orange Line

    Dallas Area Rapid Transit connects DFW Airport Station at Terminal A to downtown Dallas and to Plano. Check DART for the current schedule and fares.

  • Rail

    TEXRail

    Commuter rail from Terminal B to downtown Fort Worth and the Fort Worth T&P station.

  • Shuttle

    Terminal Link

    The landside shuttle that connects terminals, parking and rental car services.

  • Rideshare and taxi

    Terminal curbs

    Taxis and rideshare operate on designated levels at each terminal. Follow the signs after baggage claim.

All ground transportation →

Tips for DFW

  • Skylink is fast, but remember that the walk to the platform inside a terminal can be long. If your connection is under 45 minutes, move immediately.
  • American Airlines flights to the same city can leave from different terminals, so always check the gate before heading to security.
  • Spring and summer storms are the most common cause of delay; the on-time table on this page lets you compare carriers.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get between terminals at DFW?

Inside security use Skylink, which is free and runs frequently. Outside security use the Terminal Link bus.

Is DFW closer to Dallas or Fort Worth?

It sits between them. Dallas is roughly 17 miles away; Fort Worth is further. DART serves Dallas and TEXRail serves Fort Worth.

Which terminal for international flights?

Terminal D is the international terminal; customs and immigration are located there.

How busy is DFW?

About 41,297,009 passengers boarded flights at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in 2025, according to FAA enplanement data. That ranks it number 2 among US airports.

How often are flights late at DFW?

Over May 2026 to July 2026, 33.1% of departures at DFW left 15 or more minutes late, and 3.05% of flights were cancelled (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).

Guide content last reviewed October 8, 2026. Report a correction