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Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

KDFW
1,645
Flights/Day
08:23
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
607ft
Elevation
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VFR
19°C
Overcast • 3kt • 1018.70"
Observed: 11:53 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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07:00
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CLR
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12k
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 13:00 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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AA1206
American Airlines
BOS 08:24 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA5116
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
BTR 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA4949
American Eagle
DRO 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA5653
American Eagle
PIA 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA4925
American Eagle
+1 codeshare OO
SJT 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA3491
American Eagle
BRO 08:25 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2876
American Airlines
BNA 08:26 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4099
American Eagle
CAE 08:28 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3628
American Eagle
GSO 08:28 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
5X2751
Ups
+1 codeshare 8C
SDF 08:29 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
AA5593
American Eagle
LAW 08:30 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
OO4819
Skywest Airlines
SGU 08:30 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA6433
American Eagle
SAF 08:30 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA1294
American Airlines
AUS 08:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3406
American Eagle
MTY 08:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3245
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
LAX 08:30 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA3332
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
MCI 08:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3454
American Eagle
GJT 08:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1014
American Airlines
TUS 08:31 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA5056
American Eagle
SBN 08:31 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA389
American Airlines
MEX 08:32 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4009
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
SHV 08:35 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA819
American Airlines
LIR 08:35 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3027
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
PBI 08:35 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3131
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
SAN 08:36 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
AA1304
American Airlines
SJD 08:36 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA2361
American Airlines
MKE 08:36 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4102
American Eagle
CLL 08:38 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2104
American Airlines
FLL 08:38 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4100
American Eagle
CHS 08:38 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1820
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
ONT 08:40 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA5468
American Eagle
FWA 08:40 Local mitsubishi crj-702er Forecast
AA5291
American Eagle
LFT 08:41 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA3487
American Eagle
LBB 08:47 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1973
American Airlines
YYC 08:50 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
AA2655
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
PDX 08:50 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
AA5626
American Eagle
SGF 08:50 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA1911
American Airlines
RNO 08:50 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
9X405
Southern Airways Express
HRO 08:52 Local cessna grand caravan Forecast
5X5755
Ups
RFD 08:53 Local airbus a300f4-622r Forecast
AA1584
American Airlines
LAS 08:54 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA928
American Airlines
ABQ 08:54 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA6500
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
TYR 08:56 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AS365
Alaska Airlines
SEA 09:00 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
AA2067
American Airlines
ELP 09:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3901
American Eagle
XNA 09:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA6364
American Eagle
SAF 09:04 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA5379
American Eagle
CAE 09:05 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA6384
American Eagle
SJT 09:10 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA1001
American Airlines
CUN 09:11 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
5X5775
Ups
+1 codeshare AA
SDF 09:13 Local airbus a300f4-622r Forecast
AA3063
American Airlines
TUL 09:14 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA115
American Airlines
HNL 09:15 Local boeing 787-8 dreamliner Forecast
AA4181
American Eagle
ACT 09:17 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
5X5195
Ups
PHL 09:20 Local boeing 767-34af(er) Forecast
AA2439
American Airlines
OKC 09:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3596
American Eagle
FSM 09:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2030
American Airlines
DSM 09:30 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
AA2647
American Airlines
SJD 09:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA5286
American Eagle
JAN 09:30 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA3361
American Eagle
MLI 09:30 Local e170 Forecast
AA2397
American Airlines
MSY 09:33 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA5611
American Eagle
PIA 09:35 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
UA1586
United Airlines
IAH 09:35 Local airbus a319-131 Forecast
AA500
American Airlines
LAX 09:35 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA4132
American Eagle
LCH 09:35 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
OO6400
Skywest Airlines
+2 codeshares AA DL
SAT 09:35 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA580
American Airlines
GRR 09:40 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA1440
American Airlines
SLP 09:40 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA1793
American Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
ATL 09:40 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA3654
American Eagle
HSV 09:42 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
UA1634
United Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
ORD 09:43 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
LF3692
Contour Aviation
ELD 09:45 Local mitsubishi crj-200lr Forecast
AA5222
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
DAY 09:45 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA4202
American Eagle
MTY 09:46 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1453
American Airlines
MIA 09:46 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA5458
American Eagle
TLH 09:49 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA3684
American Eagle
LBB 09:56 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4122
American Eagle
ECP 09:58 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA5591
American Eagle
FWA 09:59 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA1043
American Airlines
LGA 10:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA3860
American Eagle
SGF 10:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2874
American Airlines
CUN 10:04 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA1150
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
STT 10:05 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
AA3614
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
FAR 10:05 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4136
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
MRY 10:05 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3032
American Airlines
MTJ 10:05 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA3158
American Airlines
AUS 10:05 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4218
American Eagle
CUU 10:06 Local embraer e170lr Forecast
AA3757
American Eagle
MHK 10:06 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA5329
American Eagle
MGM 10:08 Local mitsubishi crj-702er Forecast
AA6236
American Eagle
LIT 10:08 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA1707
American Airlines
CLT 10:08 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA2187
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
OAX 10:12 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA6380
American Airlines
SHV 10:12 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
F93224
Frontier (Buck The Pronghorn Livery)
+1 codeshare DL
MSP 10:13 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
AA1097
American Airlines
SLP 10:13 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA2851
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
IAH 10:13 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3828
American Eagle
COU 10:14 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4185
American Eagle
AGU 10:15 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2367
American Airlines
PUJ 10:15 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2721
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
TUS 10:15 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
AA2944
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
BOI 10:15 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA6503
American Eagle
ASE 10:15 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA1131
American Airlines
AUA 10:17 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA393
American Airlines
MEX 10:20 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2155
American Airlines
MZT 10:20 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA2558
American Airlines
MBJ 10:20 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA6227
American Eagle
GUC 10:21 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA4005
American Eagle
ZLO 10:22 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA6468
American Eagle
CRP 10:22 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
08:24
Local
DFW BOS
AA AA1206
boeing 737-823
08:25
Local
DFW BTR
AA AA5116 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:25
Local
DFW DRO
AA AA4949
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW PIA
AA AA5653
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:25
Local
DFW SJT
AA AA4925 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW BRO
AA AA3491
embraer e175lr
08:26
Local
DFW BNA
AA AA2876
boeing 737-823
08:28
Local
DFW CAE
AA AA4099
embraer e175lr
08:28
Local
DFW GSO
AA AA3628
embraer e175lr
08:29
Local
DFW SDF
5X 5X2751 +1
boeing 767-300f
08:30
Local
DFW LAW
AA AA5593
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:30
Local
DFW SGU
OO OO4819
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:30
Local
DFW SAF
AA AA6433
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:30
Local
DFW AUS
AA AA1294
boeing 737-823
08:30
Local
DFW MTY
AA AA3406
embraer e175lr
08:30
Local
DFW LAX
AA AA3245 +1
boeing 737 max 8
08:30
Local
DFW MCI
AA AA3332 +1
boeing 737-823
08:30
Local
DFW GJT
AA AA3454
embraer e175lr
08:31
Local
DFW TUS
AA AA1014
airbus a320-232
08:31
Local
DFW SBN
AA AA5056
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:32
Local
DFW MEX
AA AA389
boeing 737-823
08:35
Local
DFW SHV
AA AA4009 +1
embraer e175lr
08:35
Local
DFW LIR
AA AA819
boeing 737-823
08:35
Local
DFW PBI
AA AA3027 +1
boeing 737-823
08:36
Local
DFW SAN
AA AA3131 +1
airbus a321-211
08:36
Local
DFW SJD
AA AA1304
boeing 737 max 8
08:36
Local
DFW MKE
AA AA2361
boeing 737-823
08:38
Local
DFW CLL
AA AA4102
embraer e175lr
08:38
Local
DFW FLL
AA AA2104
boeing 737-823
08:38
Local
DFW CHS
AA AA4100
embraer e175lr
08:40
Local
DFW ONT
AA AA1820 +1
airbus a321-231
08:40
Local
DFW FWA
AA AA5468
mitsubishi crj-702er
08:41
Local
DFW LFT
AA AA5291
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:47
Local
DFW LBB
AA AA3487
embraer e175lr
08:50
Local
DFW YYC
AA AA1973
airbus a319-115
08:50
Local
DFW PDX
AA AA2655 +1
airbus a321-211
08:50
Local
DFW SGF
AA AA5626
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:50
Local
DFW RNO
AA AA1911
boeing 737-823
08:52
Local
DFW HRO
9X405
cessna grand caravan
08:53
Local
DFW RFD
5X 5X5755
airbus a300f4-622r
08:54
Local
DFW LAS
AA AA1584
airbus a321-253nx
08:54
Local
DFW ABQ
AA AA928
boeing 737-823
08:56
Local
DFW TYR
AA AA6500 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
09:00
Local
DFW SEA
AS AS365
boeing 737-990(er)
09:00
Local
DFW ELP
AA AA2067
boeing 737-823
09:00
Local
DFW XNA
AA AA3901
embraer e175lr
09:04
Local
DFW SAF
AA AA6364
mitsubishi crj-701er
09:05
Local
DFW CAE
AA AA5379
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:10
Local
DFW SJT
AA AA6384
mitsubishi crj-701er
09:11
Local
DFW CUN
AA AA1001
airbus a321-231
09:13
Local
DFW SDF
5X 5X5775 +1
airbus a300f4-622r
09:14
Local
DFW TUL
AA AA3063
airbus a319-132
09:15
Local
DFW HNL
AA AA115
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
09:17
Local
DFW ACT
AA AA4181
embraer e175lr
09:20
Local
DFW PHL
5X 5X5195
boeing 767-34af(er)
09:30
Local
DFW OKC
AA AA2439
boeing 737-823
09:30
Local
DFW FSM
AA AA3596
embraer e175lr
09:30
Local
DFW DSM
AA AA2030
airbus a319-115
09:30
Local
DFW SJD
AA AA2647
boeing 737-823
09:30
Local
DFW JAN
AA AA5286
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:30
Local
DFW MLI
AA AA3361
09:33
Local
DFW MSY
AA AA2397
boeing 737-823
09:35
Local
DFW PIA
AA AA5611
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:35
Local
DFW IAH
UA UA1586
airbus a319-131
09:35
Local
DFW LAX
AA AA500
airbus a321-253nx
09:35
Local
DFW LCH
AA AA4132
embraer e175lr
09:35
Local
DFW SAT
OO OO6400 +2
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:40
Local
DFW GRR
AA AA580
airbus a320-232
09:40
Local
DFW SLP
AA AA1440
airbus a319-112
09:40
Local
DFW ATL
AA AA1793 +1
airbus a321-231
09:42
Local
DFW HSV
AA AA3654
embraer e175lr
09:43
Local
DFW ORD
UA UA1634 +1
airbus a320-232
09:45
Local
DFW ELD
LF3692
mitsubishi crj-200lr
09:45
Local
DFW DAY
AA AA5222 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:46
Local
DFW MTY
AA AA4202
embraer e175lr
09:46
Local
DFW MIA
AA AA1453
boeing 737-823
09:49
Local
DFW TLH
AA AA5458
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:56
Local
DFW LBB
AA AA3684
embraer e175lr
09:58
Local
DFW ECP
AA AA4122
embraer e175lr
09:59
Local
DFW FWA
AA AA5591
mitsubishi crj-701er
10:00
Local
DFW LGA
AA AA1043
boeing 737 max 8
10:00
Local
DFW SGF
AA AA3860
embraer e175lr
10:04
Local
DFW CUN
AA AA2874
airbus a321-231
10:05
Local
DFW STT
AA AA1150 +1
airbus a319-115
10:05
Local
DFW FAR
AA AA3614 +1
embraer e175lr
10:05
Local
DFW MRY
AA AA4136 +1
embraer e175lr
10:05
Local
DFW MTJ
AA AA3032
airbus a319-112
10:05
Local
DFW AUS
AA AA3158
boeing 737-823
10:06
Local
DFW CUU
AA AA4218
embraer e170lr
10:06
Local
DFW MHK
AA AA3757
embraer e175lr
10:08
Local
DFW MGM
AA AA5329
mitsubishi crj-702er
10:08
Local
DFW LIT
AA AA6236
mitsubishi crj-701er
10:08
Local
DFW CLT
AA AA1707
airbus a321-231
10:12
Local
DFW OAX
AA AA2187 +1
airbus a320-232
10:12
Local
DFW SHV
AA AA6380
mitsubishi crj-701er
10:13
Local
DFW MSP
F9 F93224 +1
airbus a320-214
10:13
Local
DFW SLP
AA AA1097
airbus a319-112
10:13
Local
DFW IAH
AA AA2851 +1
boeing 737-823
10:14
Local
DFW COU
AA AA3828
embraer e175lr
10:15
Local
DFW AGU
AA AA4185
embraer e175lr
10:15
Local
DFW PUJ
AA AA2367
boeing 737-823
10:15
Local
DFW TUS
AA AA2721 +1
airbus a320-214
10:15
Local
DFW BOI
AA AA2944 +1
airbus a321-231
10:15
Local
DFW ASE
AA AA6503
mitsubishi crj-701er
10:17
Local
DFW AUA
AA AA1131
airbus a321-231
10:20
Local
DFW MEX
AA AA393
boeing 737-823
10:20
Local
DFW MZT
AA AA2155
airbus a319-112
10:20
Local
DFW MBJ
AA AA2558
boeing 737-823
10:21
Local
DFW GUC
AA AA6227
mitsubishi crj-701er
10:22
Local
DFW ZLO
AA AA4005
embraer e175lr
10:22
Local
DFW CRP
AA AA6468
mitsubishi crj-701er
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