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Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

KDFW
1,452
Flights/Day
06:30
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
607ft
Elevation
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VFR
12°C
Partly Cloudy • 8kt • 1019.00"
Observed: 10:53 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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12k 8k 4k 0
04:00
CLR
20:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 07:00 local time
About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas sits in Tornado Alley with severe spring thunderstorms. Ground stops are common April through June, but conditions calm significantly in fall and winter.

Is Dallas Fort Worth Airport turbulent?

Dallas sits in the heart of Tornado Alley, where severe thunderstorms are a way of life from spring through early summer. The airport regularly experiences ground stops when powerful storm cells move through North Texas. Convective turbulence from these storms can be intense, and the flat terrain offers no protection from fast-moving weather systems.

  • DFW averages 47 thunderstorm days annually
  • Ground stops due to weather are common April through June
  • Severe storms can develop rapidly in the afternoon heat
When are thunderstorms worst at Dallas?

Late spring (April-June) brings the most severe weather as supercell thunderstorms roll across the plains. These storms often develop in the afternoon and can produce hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. Summer brings less severe but still frequent afternoon storms fueled by the intense Texas heat. Fall and winter are considerably calmer.

How does DFW handle weather delays?

The airport has sophisticated weather monitoring and works closely with the FAA to implement ground stops and ground delays when storms approach. Expect delays of 45 minutes to several hours when severe weather moves through. Airlines recommend building extra connection time into DFW itineraries during spring storm season.

Is turbulence at Dallas dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Dallas?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 111
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NK2892
Spirit Airlines
MIA 06:34 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
NK195
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
MCO 06:35 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
DL439
Delta Air Lines
LAX 06:40 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
NK373
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
FLL 06:45 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AA5114
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
JAN 07:00 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA5663
American Eagle
HSV 07:00 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL461
Delta Air Lines
LGA 07:00 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
UA380
United Airlines
+2 codeshares AA UA
ORD 07:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
UA2670
United Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
IAH 07:00 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA3972
American Eagle
OKC 07:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1686
American Airlines
SNA 07:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA869
American Airlines
DCA 07:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3138
American Airlines
SDF 07:00 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AC1030
Air Canada
YYZ 07:00 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
AA2850
American Airlines
+2 codeshares DL AA
BOS 07:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2374
American Airlines
DTW 07:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2399
American Airlines
JFK 07:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2671
American Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
ATL 07:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2544
American Airlines
CLT 07:00 Local boeing 777-223(er) Forecast
AA3982
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
BNA 07:01 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3545
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
TUL 07:01 Local e170 Forecast
AA2683
American Airlines
+2 codeshares F9 AA
RDU 07:05 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2266
American Airlines
OMA 07:05 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA1523
American Airlines
DEN 07:05 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2740
American Airlines
RSW 07:07 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA3345
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
XNA 07:07 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2897
American Airlines
STL 07:08 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA1983
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
PHL 07:09 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA3942
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
LIT 07:10 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1836
American Airlines
SAT 07:10 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3062
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
PHX 07:10 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA707
American Airlines
SEA 07:10 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA5499
American Eagle
MEM 07:10 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA6354
American Eagle
LBB 07:12 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
NK1007
Spirit Airlines
LAS 07:15 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA1272
American Airlines
SAN 07:15 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA3885
American Eagle
ICT 07:15 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
F93788
Frontier (Buck The Pronghorn Livery)
BWI 07:15 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AA6460
American Eagle
+1 codeshare OO
MAF 07:15 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA3254
American Airlines
MCI 07:16 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
AA2928
American Airlines
MFE 07:16 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA1343
American Airlines
+1 codeshare F9
CUN 07:17 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
NK1173
Spirit Airlines
MCO 07:20 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AA1279
American Airlines
CMH 07:21 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
UA2639
United Airlines
IAD 07:25 Local boeing 737-924(er) Forecast
AA2220
American Airlines
MSP 07:25 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AS303
Alaska Airlines
PDX 07:26 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
AA1700
American Airlines
EWR 07:27 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA1702
American Airlines
MIA 07:28 Local boeing 787-8 dreamliner Forecast
AA1506
American Airlines
IND 07:30 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
MRA648
Martinaire
TYR 07:30 Local -- Forecast
5X759
Ups
SDF 07:35 Local boeing 767-34af(er) Forecast
NK1497
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare F9
FLL 07:35 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
5X2755
Ups
RFD 08:00 Local airbus a300f4-622r Forecast
AA2925
American Airlines
LGA 08:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL454
Delta Air Lines
JFK 08:00 Local airbus a220-100 Forecast
UA6131
United Express
IAH 08:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3855
American Eagle
STL 08:07 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3985
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
SGF 08:10 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3588
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
XNA 08:10 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4936
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
HOU 08:10 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA2415
American Airlines (Aircal Retro Livery)
JAX 08:13 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3843
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
GSP 08:15 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA808
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
PHX 08:15 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
DL1291
Delta Air Lines
SLC 08:15 Local airbus a220-100 Forecast
AA415
American Airlines
SAT 08:15 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA1568
American Airlines
CVG 08:15 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3479
American Eagle
ICT 08:15 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3505
American Eagle
MAF 08:15 Local e170 Forecast
AA5065
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
DAY 08:15 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA4018
American Eagle
AEX 08:15 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3518
American Eagle
MLU 08:15 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA5130
American Eagle
LBB 08:16 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA5579
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
LIT 08:17 Local -- Forecast
AA2117
American Airlines
MCO 08:18 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA2357
American Airlines
DEN 08:20 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA660
American Airlines
TYS 08:20 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA1014
American Airlines
TUS 08:20 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA767
American Airlines
SEA 08:20 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA1190
American Airlines
CUN 08:20 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA1439
American Airlines
PSP 08:20 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA4125
American Eagle
CHS 08:20 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3920
American Eagle
AMA 08:21 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2436
American Airlines
+2 codeshares F9 AA
ATL 08:22 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA1664
American Airlines
TUL 08:25 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA4819
American Eagle
SGU 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA4925
American Eagle
+1 codeshare OO
SJT 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA4949
American Eagle
DRO 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA5116
American Eagle
BTR 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA5365
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
MOB 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-702er Forecast
AA5653
American Eagle
PIA 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-702er Forecast
AA6373
American Eagle
ASE 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA2972
American Airlines
MSY 08:25 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2611
American Airlines
EGE 08:25 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
AA2397
American Airlines
AUS 08:25 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA4099
American Eagle
CAE 08:28 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA896
American Airlines
MFE 08:29 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA3245
American Airlines
LAX 08:30 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA2509
American Airlines
BNA 08:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3332
American Airlines
+1 codeshare OO
MCI 08:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA6433
American Eagle
SAF 08:30 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA3406
American Eagle
MTY 08:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3454
American Eagle
GJT 08:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA5633
American Airlines
HSV 08:30 Local -- Forecast
AA5291
American Eagle
LFT 08:30 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA3491
American Eagle
BRO 08:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1304
American Airlines
SJD 08:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4317
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
HRL 08:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3165
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
SNA 08:30 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA2689
American Airlines
MIA 08:30 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA4225
American Eagle
GPT 08:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
06:34
Local
DFW MIA
NK NK2892
airbus a321-231
06:35
Local
DFW MCO
NK NK195 +1
airbus a320-232
06:40
Local
DFW LAX
DL DL439
airbus a319-114
06:45
Local
DFW FLL
NK NK373 +1
airbus a321-271nx
07:00
Local
DFW JAN
AA AA5114 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:00
Local
DFW HSV
AA AA5663
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:00
Local
DFW LGA
DL DL461
airbus a220-300
07:00
Local
DFW ORD
UA UA380 +2
boeing 737 max 8
07:00
Local
DFW IAH
UA UA2670 +1
airbus a319-132
07:00
Local
DFW OKC
AA AA3972
embraer e175lr
07:00
Local
DFW SNA
AA AA1686
boeing 737 max 8
07:00
Local
DFW DCA
AA AA869
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
DFW SDF
AA AA3138
airbus a320-232
07:00
Local
DFW YYZ
AC AC1030
airbus a220-300
07:00
Local
DFW BOS
AA AA2850 +2
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
DFW DTW
AA AA2374
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
DFW JFK
AA AA2399
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
DFW ATL
AA AA2671 +1
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
DFW CLT
AA AA2544
boeing 777-223(er)
07:01
Local
DFW BNA
AA AA3982 +1
embraer e175lr
07:01
Local
DFW TUL
AA AA3545 +1
07:05
Local
DFW RDU
AA AA2683 +2
boeing 737-823
07:05
Local
DFW OMA
AA AA2266
airbus a319-132
07:05
Local
DFW DEN
AA AA1523
boeing 737-823
07:07
Local
DFW RSW
AA AA2740
airbus a321-253nx
07:07
Local
DFW XNA
AA AA3345 +1
embraer e175lr
07:08
Local
DFW STL
AA AA2897
airbus a319-132
07:09
Local
DFW PHL
AA AA1983 +1
airbus a321-231
07:10
Local
DFW LIT
AA AA3942 +1
embraer e175lr
07:10
Local
DFW SAT
AA AA1836
boeing 737-823
07:10
Local
DFW PHX
AA AA3062 +1
airbus a321-231
07:10
Local
DFW SEA
AA AA707
boeing 737-823
07:10
Local
DFW MEM
AA AA5499
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:12
Local
DFW LBB
AA AA6354
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:15
Local
DFW LAS
NK NK1007
airbus a320-232
07:15
Local
DFW SAN
AA AA1272
airbus a321-231
07:15
Local
DFW ICT
AA AA3885
embraer e175lr
07:15
Local
DFW BWI
F9 F93788
airbus a321-271nx
07:15
Local
DFW MAF
AA AA6460 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:16
Local
DFW MCI
AA AA3254
airbus a320-214
07:16
Local
DFW MFE
AA AA2928
airbus a319-132
07:17
Local
DFW CUN
AA AA1343 +1
airbus a321-231
07:20
Local
DFW MCO
NK NK1173
airbus a321-271nx
07:21
Local
DFW CMH
AA AA1279
airbus a320-214
07:25
Local
DFW IAD
UA UA2639
boeing 737-924(er)
07:25
Local
DFW MSP
AA AA2220
boeing 737-823
07:26
Local
DFW PDX
AS AS303
boeing 737-990(er)
07:27
Local
DFW EWR
AA AA1700
boeing 737-823
07:28
Local
DFW MIA
AA AA1702
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
07:30
Local
DFW IND
AA AA1506
boeing 737 max 8
07:30
Local
DFW TYR
MRA648
07:35
Local
DFW SDF
5X 5X759
boeing 767-34af(er)
07:35
Local
DFW FLL
NK NK1497 +1
airbus a321-271nx
08:00
Local
DFW RFD
5X 5X2755
airbus a300f4-622r
08:00
Local
DFW LGA
AA AA2925
boeing 737-823
08:00
Local
DFW JFK
DL DL454
airbus a220-100
08:00
Local
DFW IAH
UA UA6131
embraer e175lr
08:07
Local
DFW STL
AA AA3855
embraer e175lr
08:10
Local
DFW SGF
AA AA3985 +1
embraer e175lr
08:10
Local
DFW XNA
AA AA3588 +1
embraer e175lr
08:10
Local
DFW HOU
AA AA4936 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:13
Local
DFW JAX
AA AA2415
boeing 737-823
08:15
Local
DFW GSP
AA AA3843 +1
embraer e170se
08:15
Local
DFW PHX
AA AA808 +1
airbus a321-253nx
08:15
Local
DFW SLC
DL DL1291
airbus a220-100
08:15
Local
DFW SAT
AA AA415
boeing 737-823
08:15
Local
DFW CVG
AA AA1568
boeing 737-823
08:15
Local
DFW ICT
AA AA3479
embraer e175lr
08:15
Local
DFW MAF
AA AA3505
08:15
Local
DFW DAY
AA AA5065 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:15
Local
DFW AEX
AA AA4018
embraer e175lr
08:15
Local
DFW MLU
AA AA3518
embraer e170se
08:16
Local
DFW LBB
AA AA5130
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:17
Local
DFW LIT
AA AA5579 +1
08:18
Local
DFW MCO
AA AA2117
airbus a321-231
08:20
Local
DFW DEN
AA AA2357
airbus a321-231
08:20
Local
DFW TYS
AA AA660
boeing 737-823
08:20
Local
DFW TUS
AA AA1014
boeing 737-823
08:20
Local
DFW SEA
AA AA767
airbus a321-253nx
08:20
Local
DFW CUN
AA AA1190
airbus a321-253nx
08:20
Local
DFW PSP
AA AA1439
airbus a321-231
08:20
Local
DFW CHS
AA AA4125
embraer e175lr
08:21
Local
DFW AMA
AA AA3920
embraer e175lr
08:22
Local
DFW ATL
AA AA2436 +2
boeing 737-823
08:25
Local
DFW TUL
AA AA1664
airbus a319-112
08:25
Local
DFW SGU
AA AA4819
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW SJT
AA AA4925 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW DRO
AA AA4949
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW BTR
AA AA5116
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:25
Local
DFW MOB
AA AA5365 +1
mitsubishi crj-702er
08:25
Local
DFW PIA
AA AA5653
mitsubishi crj-702er
08:25
Local
DFW ASE
AA AA6373
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW MSY
AA AA2972
boeing 737-823
08:25
Local
DFW EGE
AA AA2611
airbus a319-115
08:25
Local
DFW AUS
AA AA2397
airbus a319-112
08:28
Local
DFW CAE
AA AA4099
embraer e175lr
08:29
Local
DFW MFE
AA AA896
airbus a320-232
08:30
Local
DFW LAX
AA AA3245
boeing 737 max 8
08:30
Local
DFW BNA
AA AA2509
boeing 737-823
08:30
Local
DFW MCI
AA AA3332 +1
boeing 737-823
08:30
Local
DFW SAF
AA AA6433
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:30
Local
DFW MTY
AA AA3406
embraer e175lr
08:30
Local
DFW GJT
AA AA3454
embraer e175lr
08:30
Local
DFW HSV
AA AA5633
08:30
Local
DFW LFT
AA AA5291
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:30
Local
DFW BRO
AA AA3491
embraer e175lr
08:30
Local
DFW SJD
AA AA1304
boeing 737-823
08:30
Local
DFW HRL
AA AA4317 +1
embraer e175lr
08:30
Local
DFW SNA
AA AA3165 +1
boeing 737 max 8
08:30
Local
DFW MIA
AA AA2689
airbus a321-231
08:30
Local
DFW GPT
AA AA4225
embraer e175lr
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