Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Guide • Terminals A–E • Airlines • Parking • Connections
DFW sits between Dallas and Fort Worth and opened on January 13, 1974. It is one of the world’s busiest hubs, anchored by American Airlines, with seven runways and five passenger terminals linked by the 24/7 Skylink train. Travelers come here for coast‑to‑coast U.S. connections, a deep Latin America network, and long‑haul flights to Europe and Asia.
Fast Facts
| IATA / ICAO | DFW / KDFW |
|---|---|
| Opened | January 13, 1974 |
| Terminals | A, B, C, D, E (connected airside by Skylink) |
| Runways | 7 (four north–south parallels ~13,400 ft; two diagonals; one shorter parallel) |
| Passengers (2024) | ~87.8 million (ACI) |
Make a Connection
Inside security, use Skylink—trains run frequently and most terminal‑to‑terminal rides are under 10 minutes. Outside security, use Terminal Link shuttles from the curbs.
Parking & Rates
Choose from Terminal Garages A–E, Express, and Remote lots. Pre‑book for the best price and use our Parking guide to check live availability.
Airlines & Destinations
See our Airlines list and the full index of nonstop destinations. Terminal assignments can shift—always verify in your airline app.
Traveler Tips
- Security lines ebb and flow with banked departures; check multiple checkpoints in the same terminal.
- Lounges are concentrated in Terminals C and D (plus Admirals Clubs in A, B, and E). See Amenities.
- Plane‑spotters: Founders’ Plaza is open daily 7 a.m.–7 p.m. with views and ATC audio.