Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 14h 6m 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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is a general aviation airport located near the intersection of Interstate 820 and Business U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It is named after former Fort Worth Mayor Henry C. Meacham. The airport covers 745 acres.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KFTWLive 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.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 / 34 | 7,502 ft / 2,287 m | 150 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
| 17 / 35 | 4,005 ft / 1,221 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 09 / 27 | 3,677 ft / 1,121 m | 100 ft | Asp | Unlit | Closed |
Radio frequencies (7)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | RGNL APP DEP | 118.100 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.700 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 124.650 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.900 MHz |
| RDO | FORT WORTH RDO | 122.600 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Services & operations
Meacham International Airport has a control tower and provides various aviation services, including customs and 24-hour operations.
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Navaids(1)
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (18)
- WORTH ONE, CONT.1
- BOTCH TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- DALLAS FOUR
- DALLAS FOUR, CONT.1
- GARLAND SIX
- GARLAND SIX, CONT.1
- JOE POOL EIGHT
- JOE POOL EIGHT, CONT.1
- KINGDOM FIVE
- KINGDOM FIVE, CONT.1
- KUSSO THREE (RNAV)
- KUSSO THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- NANDR FOUR (RNAV)
- NANDR FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- TEXOMA FIVE
- TEXOMA FIVE, CONT.1
- WORTH ONE
- BOTCH TWO (RNAV)
Arrivals (STARs) (10)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALLAS CLASS B AREA J | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 11000 ft MSL |
| DALLAS CLASS B AREA M | Class B | Controlled | 5000 ft MSL | 11000 ft MSL |
| FORT WORTH MEACHAM AIRPORT CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3200 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett Plaza | 568 ft | 643 ft | — |
| Bank of America Tower | 548 ft | 620 ft | — |
| 777 Main | 525 ft | 627 ft | — |
| The Tower | 486 ft | 640 ft | — |
| Wells Fargo Tower | 476 ft | 591 ft | — |
| Omni Fort Worth Hotel | 446 ft | 633 ft | — |
| AT&T Building | 344 ft | 610 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 325 ft | 568 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?
The ICAO code for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is KFTW, and its IATA code is FTW.
Where is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport located?
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is medium airport located in Fort Worth, United States, at an elevation of 710 ft (216 m).
How many runways does Fort Worth Meacham International Airport have?
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 7,502 ft / 2,287 m.
What time zone is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in?
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?
The nearest airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (FWH), about 5.1 nm to the sw, followed by Hicks Air Field and Flying Oaks Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fort Worth Meacham International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.