Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW)
Medium airport · Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Fort Worth Meacham International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFTW |
| IATA | FTW |
| Elevation | 710 ft (216 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°49'12" W 97°21'39" 32.81992, -97.36082 |
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,502 ft (2287 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,005 ft (1221 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport at a glance
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is a medium airport in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as FTW. The field elevation of 710 ft (216 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFTW 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 — 16/34 — offers 7,502 ft (2287 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFTW 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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field | KNFW | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport | KAFW | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | KDFW | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Dallas Love Field | KDAL | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Mid-Way Regional Airport | KJWY | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 710 ft field elevation of Fort Worth Meacham International 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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is KFTW, and its IATA code is FTW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport above sea level?
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport sits at an elevation of 710 feet (216 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.8199, -97.3608 — in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field, about 9 km away.
Does KFTW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFTW 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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,502 ft (2287 m) with a CON surface.