Dallas Fort Worth DFW Airport Overview
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport DFW is only one of 14 worldwide airports to receive ACI's Global Honor for Long-Term Excellence in Customer Service". The Airport, which covers an area of nearly 30 square miles, has just recently received its highest passenger satisfaction scores, finishing as number 3 in the world among the large airports, and number 1 among 13 large US airport hubs. It is located 18 miles from downtown Dallas, and 24 miles from downtown Fort Worth, in the State of Texas. It is accessible from Hwys 183 & 360 and Hwys 114, 121 & 635. The Airport
With 7 runways and an estimated 57 million passengers a year, Dallas-Fort Worth International is hub to American Airlines and is served by a hosts of major domestic and foreign airlines offering direct and connecting flights to all points of the globe.
Note: The Airport can now to serve as port of entry for flights to/from Cuba (but still restricted to 'purposeful' travel - passengers need to be either close relatives of Cuban residents, or be involved in the medical or agricultural business sectors, or travel for educational or religious purposes).
Travelers entering the Airport from the North: State Hwys 114 & 121 north of DFW Airport will have construction activities on the eight-mile DFW Connector, to be completed by 2014 - allow extra time for potential delays.
1. Ramp closure, eastbound SH 114 off-ramp to Airport until summer 2013 - follow detour to Airfield Drive.
2. Ramp closure, International Pkwy off-ramp to southbound Airport service road until summer 2013 - follow detour to Airfield Drive to get to southbound service road or Remote North Parking.
On-Airport hotels are (a) the Grand Hyatt DFW located inside the International Terminal D (972-973-1234) and (b) the Hyatt Regency DFT adjacent to Terminal C (972-453-1234).
The passenger terminal complex at Dallas-Fort Worth International consists of five terminals - International Terminal D and Terminals A, B, C and E (or TD, TA, TB, TC & TE). The Terminal layout is such that the north & south lanes of the International Parkway are in the center, Terminals A, C & E are to the right of the north lane, and Terminals B & D to the right of the south lane; each terminal surrounds the parking area and offers a short distance from curb to plane. (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)
Parking options at DFW International Airport: include garage parking adjacent to all five passenger terminals, as well as valet parking, expres parking and remote economy parking. (For parking details, click on "Airport Parking').
The Rental Car Center at DFW International is located inside Airport premises at 2424 E. 38th St, near the south entrance of the Airport, and is served by ten rental car agencies. (a) Arriving passengers should first collect their baggage and then follow the Rental Car signs to the shuttle pickup area on the lower terminal level. Shuttles come around every five minutes and the trip takes about 10 minues.
To get from Dallas-Fort Worth Airport to Dallas or Fort Worth, you can rent a car, take a taxi or limo, or take one of these shared rides--City Shuttle (214-760-1998); Go Yellow Checker Shuttle (214-841-1900) or SuperShuttle DFW (972-456-3128); you can also take the pulic bus: DART (214-979-1111) provides bus service to downtown Dallas, while the Airporter offers scheduled van shuttles to downtown Fort Worth. DART also serves Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, Plano & University Park.
The general Ground Transportation telephone number is 972-574-5878.
Future Airport Developments: The $1.9B Terminal Renewal Project involves restoration work to be done in phases over a 7-year period of Terminals A, B, C & E.
Work has recently started with Terminal A (Gates A9-A11) and one of its 3 garages. Work is scheduled for completion by 2014,
Also, the Terminal E satellite project will reactivate 7 gates, and add new concessions. During TE's phase 1 work, certain curbside transport means will be moved to other areas of the roadway - signs will indicate changes. Phases 2-4 of TE will include renewarl of main areas and are scheduled between 2013-2016.
All remaining projects should be completed late 2017, when DFW Airport is to have new rail & highway access, modern terminals & passenger-requested amenities & services.
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Address:
3200 E. Airfield Drive
Dallas, TX 75261
United States - Website for Dallas Fort Worth: http://www.dfwairport.com
- Email Address: http://www.dfwairport.com/contact/index.php
- Phone: (972) 973 8888
- View Terminal Map
Dallas Fort Worth DFW Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Airport Identification
- Airport Security
- Carry-On Regulations
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs Info
- European Travel Rules
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel
- Travel Insurance
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- Visa & Immunization Info
First Time Flying? Rusty?
- Preparing for your Trip
- What to Pack
- Pros/Cons of Checking your Bag
- What can I Check-in or Carry-On?
- Documents to take
- Confirming your flight
- When to Arrive at the Airport
- Airport Parking Options
- Checking in for your flight
- Getting thru Security and to your Gate
- The Boarding Process
- Dealing with Delays/Cancellations
- Arriving at your destination
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Dallas Fort Worth DFW Airport Update History
- Updated DFW Airports page - Jan 9, 2012
- Updated DFW Security page - Jan 8, 2012
- Updated DFW Persons With Disabilities page - Jan 2, 2012
- Updated DFW Parking On site page - Dec 29, 2011
- Updated DFW Direct Flights page - Nov 14, 2011
- Updated DFW Lost Found page - Nov 14, 2011
- Updated DFW Airport Intro page - Nov 5, 2011
- Updated DFW Taxis & Limos page - Nov 1, 2011
- Updated DFW Food & Stores page - Oct 30, 2011
- Updated DFW Main Terminals page - Oct 3, 2011
AIRPORT & FLIGHT STATUS
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DFW Delays: 15 mins or less.
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