Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
International airport · Grapevine ·
Sprawling hub with extensive dining, shopping, and Skylink tram
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2400 Aviation Dr, DFW Airport, TX 75261 Get directions
Sprawling hub with extensive dining, shopping, and Skylink tram
2400 Aviation Dr, DFW Airport, TX 75261 Get directions
"I learned that DFW is cited as a busy hub unsuited to brand-new controllers, who must first build experience in less demanding facilities before being assigned to such large, complex airports." - Jessica Puckett
"At major hubs like Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), I saw that checkpoint waits were roughly 15–30 minutes in regular lanes per the MyTSA app, but the shutdown’s strain on TSA officers and air traffic control staff could make those lines—and related flight delays—worse the longer the funding lapse continues." - Jessica Puckett
"Checkpoint lines at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) appeared reasonable in the shutdown's first week—about 15–30 minutes for regular lanes according to the MyTSA app—but I caution travelers to allow extra time and arrive early in case staffing strains grow." - Jessica Puckett
"On American Airlines’ daily London–Dallas flight (flight 51), I will clear customs in a special area at the arrival gate and then proceed directly to my connecting flight without reclaiming or rechecking bags, because checked luggage is screened overseas and forwarded to final destinations; American says these protocols can cut connection times by about 50%." - Jessica Puckett
"Identified as the longest airport walk in the U.S., with a 1.50-mile trek from the main entrance to the farthest gate. The facility covers nearly 30 square miles and has 171 gates spread across five terminals, so its multiple concourses and sprawling layout mean significantly more walking—or wheeling—before departures or connections. Travelers facing tight connections should plan ahead and consider booking accessibility services or escorts in advance to avoid last-minute stress." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines