FTW by the numbers.
| Airport | Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW) |
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas — 32 mi from downtown Dallas |
| Drive time | ~35 min from downtown in normal traffic |
| Longest runway | 7,501 ft |
| FBOs | Texas Jet · American Aero FTW |
| Best for | Light, Midsize, Super-midsize, Heavy jets |
What to expect at FTW.
Meacham is to Fort Worth what Love Field is to Dallas: ten minutes from downtown with two of the most decorated FBOs in the country — American Aero FTW is a perennial top-ranked FBO in industry surveys, and Texas Jet is a multiple award-winner among independent operators. The 7,501-ft main runway accepts all cabin classes for domestic missions.
FBOs and handling
On-field FBOs include Texas Jet and American Aero FTW. 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 FTW
With 7,501 ft of pavement, Fort Worth Meacham International 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 FTW 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.
FTW, straight answers.
Which FBOs are at Fort Worth Meacham International?
On-field FBOs include Texas Jet and American Aero FTW.
Can heavy jets use Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW)?
Yes. Heavy-cabin jets typically want around 6,000 ft of runway or more, and Fort Worth Meacham International's longest runway is 7,501 ft — Gulfstream and Global-class aircraft operate here routinely.
How far is Fort Worth Meacham International from downtown Dallas?
About 32 miles — roughly 35 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 FTW?
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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