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Dallas Executive Airport

IATA RBDICAO KRBDLocal RBD🇺🇸 Dallas
Coordinates
32.6809°N, 96.8682°W
Elevation
660 ft (201 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:04

About 14h 4m 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 Executive Airport

Dallas Executive Airport

Dallas Executive Airport, formerly Redbird Airport, is six miles (10 km) southwest of Downtown Dallas, in Dallas County, Texas, United States. The airport is used for general aviation and is a reliever airport for Dallas Love Field. The Dallas Police Department also operates helicopters out of the airport.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 317,136 ft / 2,175 m100 ftPemLightedOpen
17 / 353,800 ft / 1,158 m150 ftPemLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DRGNL APP/DEP125.200 MHz
ATISATIS126.350 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL118.625 MHz
CTAFCTAF120.300 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWREXECUTIVE TWR120.300 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

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

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)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DALLAS CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3000 ft MSL11000 ft MSL
DALLAS CLASS B AREA JClass BControlled4000 ft MSL11000 ft MSL
DALLAS CLASS DClass DControlledGND3000 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 Executive Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Dallas Executive Airport?

The ICAO code for Dallas Executive Airport is KRBD, and its IATA code is RBD.

Where is Dallas Executive Airport located?

Dallas Executive Airport is small airport located in Dallas, United States, at an elevation of 660 ft (201 m).

How many runways does Dallas Executive Airport have?

Dallas Executive Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,136 ft / 2,175 m.

What time zone is Dallas Executive Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Dallas Executive Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dallas Executive Airport 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 Executive Airport?

The nearest airport to Dallas Executive Airport is Culp Airport (6TA3), about 7.7 nm to the ene, followed by Grand Prairie Municipal Airport and Lancaster Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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