RBD by the numbers.
| Airport | Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) |
| Location | Dallas, Texas — 10 mi from downtown Dallas |
| Drive time | ~20 min from downtown in normal traffic |
| Longest runway | 7,136 ft |
| FBOs | Full-service FBO on the field |
| Best for | Light, Midsize, Super-midsize, Heavy jets |
What to expect at RBD.
Formerly Redbird, ten miles south of downtown with uncongested airspace and quick I-35E and I-20 access. Landing and handling fees run below Love Field, the ramp is never crowded, and the 7,136-ft runway is one of the longest among close-in Dallas business fields — worth a look for the southern suburbs, DeSoto and Cedar Hill, and for operators staging aircraft overnight. On-field FBO services handle fuel, parking and passenger lounges.
FBOs and handling
On-field FBO services cover fuel, hangar and tie-down space, passenger lounges and planeside ground transportation. 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 RBD
With 7,136 ft of pavement, Dallas Executive 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 RBD 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.
RBD, straight answers.
Which FBOs are at Dallas Executive Airport?
On-field FBO services cover fuel, hangar and tie-down space, passenger lounges and planeside ground transportation.
Can heavy jets use Dallas Executive Airport (RBD)?
Yes. Heavy-cabin jets typically want around 6,000 ft of runway or more, and Dallas Executive Airport's longest runway is 7,136 ft — Gulfstream and Global-class aircraft operate here routinely.
How far is Dallas Executive Airport from downtown Dallas?
About 10 miles — roughly 20 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 RBD?
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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