Flight Operations to Fort Worth, Texas: Here are the details and operational information for the three airports serving Fort Worth and the Greater Dallas area.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
ICAO code: KFTW
IATA code: FTW
Latitude/ longitude: N32-49.2/W097-21.7
Elevation: 710 ft.
Magnetic variation: 08E
Fuel types: Jet / Avgas
Fort Worth Alliance
ICAO code: KAFW
IATA code: AFW
Latitude/ longitude: N32-49.2/W097-21.7
Elevation: 722 ft.
Magnetic variation: 04E
Fuel types: Jet / Avgas
Note: This is the best airport for business aviation, although parking restrictions are likely close to the event as space can be extremely limited.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
ICAO code: KDFW
IATA code: DFW
Latitude/ longitude: N32-53.8/W097-02.3
Elevation: 607 ft.
Magnetic variation: 04E
Fuel types: Jet / Avgas
Note: This airport is not designed for GA traffic so services are limited. It is the International and regional hub for American Airlines.
Operational Information
Overflight and landing permits are not required for private and non-scheduled flights
However, all foreign registered aircraft should check TSA Waiver requirements
Check with your flight support provider for fuel availability at these airports
Accommodation
Hotels near KFTW:
Holiday Inn Fort Worth North – Fossil Creek
La Quinta Inn and Suites Fort Worth North
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Worth/Fossil Creek
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Worth/Fossil Creek
Courtyard Fort Worth Fossil Creek
Homewood Suites Fort Worth North @ Fossil Creek
Hotels near KAFW:
Hampton Inn & Suites N. Ft. Worth-Alliance Airport
Residence Inn Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth North-Northlake
Hotels near KDFW:
Hyatt Regency DFW (on airport)
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott
The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas-DFW
Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel
Transport
All major car rentals are available at the major airports and throughout the city
Limousine services are available
Fort Worth has a bus network throughout town
Fort Worth has a rail service operating between downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas
For support with your Flight Operations to Fort Worth, contact hou@uas.aero
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