Dallas Love Field (KDAL), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Dallas Love Field (KDAL) is a Class B towered airport located roughly ten nautical miles from downtown Dallas, Texas, serving as a primary business aviation and commercial hub within the broader Dallas-Fort Worth airspace. With nearly 240,000 annual operations and over 83,000 of those tied to business aviation, KDAL ranks among the busiest general aviation-served fields in the region. Onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement support international operations directly from the field, while two parallel concrete runways accommodate a wide range of aircraft types.
Runways
Dallas Love Field has two paved runways. The longest, 13R/31L, is 8,800 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Dallas Love Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Dallas Love Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dallas Love Field recorded 83,116 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and November. Business aviation traffic at KDAL is concentrated in the October through December period, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 8,158 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Dallas Love Field averages 28.5 days above 90°F in July, 8.8 freeze days in January and 0.3 snow days in February. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.1°F, and January the coldest, at 57.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Dallas Love Field has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway K is closed to through traffic.
All taxiways are closed to aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or greater, except with prior permission obtained at least one hour in advance.
Aircraft using the K runup pad between 0600 and 0000 local time must obtain approval from the Airport Operations Center prior to entering.
Pilots conducting EFVS operations should be aware that LED approach lighting systems are in use on Runway 31L and Runway 31R.
Noise-sensitive areas surround the airport in all quadrants. Noise abatement procedures require jet aircraft and aircraft over 12,500 pounds to use Runway 13R/31L between 2100 and 0600 local time. Contact airport information for further details.
Approach slope is 50:1 from the displaced threshold.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Bird activity is also reported at the Trinity River bottom, 3 miles southwest of the field.
PCR VALUE: 450/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 865/R/D/W/T
A private pilot certificate or higher is required to take off or land.
No student solo flights are permitted.
Personnel and equipment are working on the airport.
A landing fee applies at this airport.
The K runup pad is closed between 0000 and 0600 local time.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Dallas Love Field has five airfields within 17 NM. The closest is Addison (KADS), 7.40 NM north.
Part of the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDAL
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KDAL for international arrivals?
Dallas Love Field offers CBP inspection services onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement covering agricultural inspection needs. This combination allows international arrivals to clear customs directly at KDAL rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. Crews should still confirm current procedures and any advance notice requirements with CBP before planning an international leg into Love Field. The onsite arrangement supports both passenger and cargo operations subject to standard federal inspection protocols.
What are the runway dimensions at Dallas Love Field?
Dallas Love Field operates two parallel concrete runways. Runway 13R/31L is the longer of the pair at 8,800 feet by 150 feet, and it also matches the airport's published maximum paved surface length. Runway 13L/31R measures 7,752 feet by 150 feet. Both runways are paved and support the mix of business aviation and airline traffic that generates nearly 240,000 annual operations at KDAL. The parallel layout gives dispatchers flexibility when planning around wind and noise abatement constraints.
Does KDAL have noise abatement restrictions dispatchers should plan around?
Yes, Dallas Love Field enforces noise abatement procedures across all quadrants surrounding the airport due to noise-sensitive areas nearby. Jet aircraft and any aircraft over 12,500 pounds are required to use Runway 13R/31L between 2100 and 0600 local time. Dispatchers scheduling late-night or early-morning arrivals and departures for heavier aircraft need to plan for this runway assignment specifically. Operators should confirm current details with airport information sources before filing, since abatement procedures can carry additional conditions beyond runway selection.
What is the wingspan restriction on taxiways at Dallas Love Field?
Taxiways at KDAL are closed to aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or greater, except with prior permission obtained at least one hour in advance. This restriction affects large widebody aircraft and some large business jets planning ground movement at Dallas Love Field. Operators of aircraft near or above this wingspan threshold should arrange PPR well ahead of arrival to avoid ground delays. Smaller taxiway K is also closed to through traffic, which adds another routing consideration for ground planning at this airport.
When does Dallas Love Field see peak business aviation traffic?
Business aviation traffic at Dallas Love Field concentrates in the fall and early winter months, with October, November, and December standing out as the peak period according to FAA TFMSC data. October alone recorded 8,158 business aviation operations, the highest monthly figure in the traffic data. This pattern contrasts with the summer months, when operations run lower, likely reflecting the intense heat typical of the region. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KDAL during Q4 should anticipate higher traffic volumes and potential ramp or slot congestion.