DAL by the numbers.
| Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) |
| Location | Dallas, Texas — 7 mi from downtown Dallas |
| Drive time | ~15 min from downtown in normal traffic |
| Longest runway | 8,800 ft |
| FBOs | Signature Flight Support · Jet Aviation · Business Jet Center |
| Best for | Light, Midsize, Super-midsize, Heavy jets |
What to expect at DAL.
Ten minutes northwest of downtown on Lemmon Avenue, Love Field handles the majority of the city's private departures. Three competing FBOs keep fuel and handling honest, on-field U.S. Customs covers Cabo and Bahamas returns, and the 8,800-ft runway accepts everything up to a Global 6000. Unless you live north of LBJ Freeway, this is your airport.
FBOs and handling
On-field FBOs include Signature Flight Support, Jet Aviation, and Business Jet Center. Arrive fifteen to twenty minutes before wheels-up: your car pulls planeside or to a private lounge, luggage goes straight to the hold and there is no security line. International departures add customs formalities — plan 30–45 minutes.
Which jets can operate from DAL
With 8,800 ft of pavement, Dallas Love Field takes every aircraft class we fly — light and midsize jets anywhere on the board, and heavy cabins (which typically want ~6,000 ft or more) comfortably, Gulfstream G450 and Global 6000 included. All 8 aircraft in our Dallas fleet operate here.
Where DAL flies
Pricing is set by aircraft class and distance, not by which Dallas airport you choose — see one-way numbers to 25 cities on the route board and the hour-by-hour breakdown in our charter cost guide.
DAL, straight answers.
Which FBOs are at Dallas Love Field?
On-field FBOs include Signature Flight Support, Jet Aviation, and Business Jet Center.
Can heavy jets use Dallas Love Field (DAL)?
Yes. Heavy-cabin jets typically want around 6,000 ft of runway or more, and Dallas Love Field's longest runway is 8,800 ft — Gulfstream and Global-class aircraft operate here routinely.
How far is Dallas Love Field from downtown Dallas?
About 7 miles — roughly 15 minutes by car in normal traffic. Planeside car service means the drive, not the airport, is the variable.
How much does it cost to charter a jet from DAL?
Aircraft class sets the rate, not the airport: light jets run $3,200–$3,500 per flight hour and heavy cabins $9,500–$12,500. See the full breakdown in our Dallas charter cost guide and route board.
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