Dallas Love Field
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 57m 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 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
KDALNOTAMs
KDALReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13R / 31L▸ displaced | 8,800 ft / 2,682 m | 150 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
| 13L / 31R | 7,752 ft / 2,363 m | 150 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
| 18 / 36 | 6,147 ft / 1,874 m | 150 ft | Asp | Unlit | Closed |
Radio frequencies (8)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | RGNL APP | 124.300 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.150 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.900 MHz |
| DEP | RGNL DEP | 118.550 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.750 MHz |
| RDO | FORT WORTH RDO | 122.300 MHz |
| TWR | LOVE TWR | 118.700 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Services & operations
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
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (4)
Arrivals (STARs) (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 15 of 80 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALLAS CLASS B AREA A | Class B | Controlled | GND | 11000 ft MSL |
| DALLAS CLASS B AREA G | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 11000 ft MSL |
| DALLAS CLASS B AREA H | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 11000 ft MSL |
| DALLAS CLASS B AREA J | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 11000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 21% of observations, averaging 9 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76% | -433 ft | |
| Feb | 69% | -178 ft | |
| Mar | 79% | 800 ft | |
| Apr | 76% | 1,129 ft | |
| May | 81% | 1,645 ft | |
| Jun | 89% | 2,165 ft | |
| Jul | 96% | 2,322 ft | |
| Aug | 96% | 2,371 ft | |
| Sep | 89% | 1,896 ft | |
| Oct | 83% | 1,253 ft | |
| Nov | 81% | 366 ft | |
| Dec | 76% | 37 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-433–2,371 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Plaza | 922 ft | 482 ft | — |
| Renaissance Tower | 886 ft | 489 ft | — |
| Comerica Bank | 787 ft | 538 ft | — |
| Fountain Place | 722 ft | 482 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 656 ft | 512 ft | — |
| Thanksgiving Tower | 646 ft | 453 ft | — |
| Energy Plaza | 630 ft | 509 ft | — |
| AMLI Fountain Place | 561 ft | 427 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.
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.