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Addison charts & airport diagram

Addison (ADS · KADS) in Dallas, TX publishes 41 FAA charts, including 4 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Addison — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KADS publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Addison — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KADS

Addison has 4 published instrument approaches of 2 types (ILS and RNAV (GPS)). 4 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

Departures and arrivals

Addison publishes 9 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 10 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at KADS

9 hot spots drawn on the map, with the Chart Supplement’s description for each.

  • HS 1 Twy A and Rwy 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to the edge of Twy A.
  • HS 2 Twy J and Rwy 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to the edge of Twy A.
  • HS 3 Twy H and Rwy 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to the edge of Twy A.
  • HS 4 Twy G and Rwy 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to the edge of Twy A.
  • HS 5 Twy F and Rwy 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to the edge of Twy A.
  • HS 6 Twy E and Rwy 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to the edge of Twy A.
  • HS 7 Twy D and Rwy 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to the edge of Twy A.
  • HS 8 Twy C and Rwy 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to the edge of Twy A.
  • HS 9 Twy A and Rwy End 34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to the edge of Twy A prior to turn off parallel twy.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KADS. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
  • Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KADS as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 41 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 4

Departures 18

Arrivals 14

Minimums 2

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KADS airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Addison airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KADS have an instrument approach?

Yes. Addison has 4 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KADS?

Yes. The FAA publishes 9 hot spots at Addison — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KADS?

ILS to runway 16 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Addison. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KADS have SIDs and STARs?

Addison publishes 9 departure procedures (SIDs) and 10 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KADS

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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