DFW by the numbers.
| Airport | DFW International Airport (DFW) |
| Location | Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas — 21 mi from downtown Dallas |
| Drive time | ~25 min from downtown in normal traffic |
| Longest runway | 13,401 ft |
| FBOs | Signature Flight Support |
| Best for | Light, Midsize, Super-midsize, Heavy jets |
What to expect at DFW.
Private operations at DFW are about two things: intercontinental range and airline connections. The longest runways in Texas, 24/7 customs and room for every heavy jet made — balanced against longer taxi times and airline-airport fees. We route clients here when a London or São Paulo departure needs maximum fuel, or when a party connects off a long-haul airline arrival.
FBOs and handling
The on-field FBO is Signature Flight Support. 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 DFW
With 13,401 ft of pavement, DFW International Airport 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 DFW 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.
DFW, straight answers.
Which FBOs are at DFW International Airport?
The on-field FBO is Signature Flight Support.
Can heavy jets use DFW International Airport (DFW)?
Yes. Heavy-cabin jets typically want around 6,000 ft of runway or more, and DFW International Airport's longest runway is 13,401 ft — Gulfstream and Global-class aircraft operate here routinely.
How far is DFW International Airport from downtown Dallas?
About 21 miles — roughly 25 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 DFW?
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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