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Dallas Love Field

IATA DALICAO KDALLocal DAL🇺🇸 Dallas
Coordinates
32.8448°N, 96.8477°W
Elevation
487 ft (148 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
20:38
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 9m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Dallas Love Field

Dallas Love Field

Dallas Love Field is a city-owned public airport in the neighborhood of Love Field, about 6 miles northwest of downtown Dallas, Texas, United States. It was Dallas' main airport until 1974 when Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) opened. Love Field covers an area of 1,300 acres (530 ha) at an elevation of 487 feet (148 m) above mean sea level and has two runways.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13R / 31L▸ displaced8,800 ft / 2,682 m150 ftConLightedOpen
13L / 31R7,752 ft / 2,363 m150 ftConLightedOpen
18 / 366,147 ft / 1,874 m150 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPRGNL APP124.300 MHz
ATISATIS120.150 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL127.900 MHz
DEPRGNL DEP118.550 MHz
GNDGND121.750 MHz
RDOFORT WORTH RDO122.300 MHz
TWRLOVE TWR118.700 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Shop & DineTransportationParkingLost & FoundTSA

Current TSA and General Boarding wait times are both under 1 minute.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (24)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (18)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (43)

Arrivals (STARs) (16)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Runway hot spots (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DALLAS CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND11000 ft MSL
DALLAS CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3000 ft MSL11000 ft MSL
DALLAS CLASS B AREA HClass BControlled3000 ft MSL11000 ft MSL
DALLAS CLASS B AREA JClass BControlled4000 ft MSL11000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Bank of America Plaza922 ft482 ft
Renaissance Tower886 ft489 ft
Comerica Bank787 ft538 ft
Fountain Place722 ft482 ft
Obstacle656 ft512 ft
Thanksgiving Tower646 ft453 ft
Energy Plaza630 ft509 ft
AMLI Fountain Place561 ft427 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Dallas Love Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Dallas Love Field?

The ICAO code for Dallas Love Field is KDAL, and its IATA code is DAL.

Where is Dallas Love Field located?

Dallas Love Field is large airport located in Dallas, United States, at an elevation of 487 ft (148 m).

How many runways does Dallas Love Field have?

Dallas Love Field has 3 runways, the longest being 8,800 ft / 2,682 m.

Which airlines fly to Dallas Love Field?

Airlines historically serving Dallas Love Field include Air France, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, SeaPort Airlines, Southwest Airlines, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Dallas Love Field?

Historical data lists 24 nonstop destinations from Dallas Love Field. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Dallas Love Field in?

Dallas Love Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Dallas Love Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dallas Love Field is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dallas Love Field?

The nearest airport to Dallas Love Field is Addison Airport (ADS), about 7.5 nm to the n, followed by Culp Airport and Dallas Executive Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Dallas Love Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.