Dallas Love Field (KDAL)
Large airport · Dallas, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dallas Love Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDAL |
| IATA | DAL |
| Elevation | 487 ft (148 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°50'41" W 96°50'52" 32.84478, -96.84765 |
| Location | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 7,752 ft (2363 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 8,800 ft (2682 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Dallas Love Field at a glance
Dallas Love Field is a large airport in Dallas, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as DAL. The field elevation of 487 ft (148 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDAL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13R/31L — offers 8,800 ft (2682 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDAL 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 Dallas Love Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | KDFW | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Mid-Way Regional Airport | KJWY | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport | KAFW | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport | KFTW | 48 km (26 NM) |
| NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field | KNFW | 56 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dallas Love Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 487 ft field elevation of Dallas Love Field 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 Dallas Love Field
What is the ICAO code of Dallas Love Field?
The ICAO identifier of Dallas Love Field is KDAL, and its IATA code is DAL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dallas Love Field above sea level?
Dallas Love Field sits at an elevation of 487 feet (148 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dallas Love Field located?
The airport lies at 32.8448, -96.8477 — in Dallas, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KDAL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDAL 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 Dallas Love Field?
Dallas Love Field has 2 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 8,800 ft (2682 m) with a CON surface.