Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW)
Medium airport · Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAFW |
| IATA | AFW |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°59'26" W 97°19'10" 32.99044, -97.31947 |
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 11,000 ft (3353 m) | 150 ft | CONC-GRVD | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 11,125 ft (3391 m) | 150 ft | CONC-GRVD | Yes |
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport at a glance
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport is a medium airport in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as AFW. The field elevation of 722 ft (220 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAFW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16R/34L — offers 11,125 ft (3391 m) of conc-grvd surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16R points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAFW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport | KFTW | 19 km (10 NM) |
| NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field | KNFW | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | KDFW | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Dallas Love Field | KDAL | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Mid-Way Regional Airport | KJWY | 70 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 722 ft field elevation of Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
What is the ICAO code of Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport is KAFW, and its IATA code is AFW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport above sea level?
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.9904, -97.3195 — in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KAFW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAFW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport?
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16R/34L, measures 11,125 ft (3391 m) with a CONC-GRVD surface.