Dallas Love Field
DAL · KDAL · Dallas, TX · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:54 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:48 AM | 11:48Z |
| Sunrise | 07:13 AM | 12:13Z |
| Sunset | 07:30 PM | 00:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:54 PM | 00:54Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 13RRIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 133° mag · 136° true
- Dimensions
- 8,800 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Concrete
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- ILS
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (DPX) · GS 3.00°
- Displaced thr
- 489 ft
More details — RWY 13R
- Threshold elev
- 476 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Threshold crossing height
- 52 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 479 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 8,800 / 8,800 / 8,800 / 8,310 ft
- End lights
- centerline
Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13R/31L | 8,800 ft | |
| 13L/31R | 7,752 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Love”Taxi & takeoff
“Love”Departure
“Lone Star”Arrival
“Lone Star”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (22 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 118.1 | HERBZ STAR |
| 118.55 | BACHMAN DP · DALLAS AREA DP · ESNYE DP · GARLAND DP · JOE POOL DP (RWY 31L, 31R) · KINGDOM DP (RWY 31L, 31R) · KRUMM DP · LNDRE RNAV DP · LOVE DP · SWTSR RNAV DP · TEXOMA DP · WORTH DP (RWY 31L, 31R) |
| 124.3 | BOTCH DP (RY 31L/R PROPS) · CLASS B (340-090) · COYOTE DP (RWY 31L/R) · FINGR STAR · HIBIL STAR · KUSSO DP (RWY 31L, 31R) |
| 125.025 | MNNDO STAR |
| 125.125 | CURLO RNAV DP · JOE POOL DP (RWY 13L, 13R) · KINGDOM DP (RWY 13L, 13R) · KKITY RNAV DP · VENUS DP · WORTH DP (RWY 13L, 13R) |
| 125.2 | BOTCH DP (RY 13L/R PROPS) · CLASS B (091-180) · COYOTE DP (RWY 13L/R) · KUSSO DP (RWY 13L, 13R) · MNNDO STAR · TRI-GATE DP (SOUTH) · YEAGR STAR |
| 125.275 | FINGR STAR |
| 126.475 | RAMBL DP |
| 135.975 | DRYYE STAR |
| 239.3 | LCL/P |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 263.025 | MNNDO STAR |
| 282.275 | APCH/P (NORTH) · BOTCH DP (RY 31L/R PROPS) · CLASS B (340-090) · COYOTE DP (RWY31L/R) · DEP/P (NORTH PROPS) · FINGR STAR · HIBIL STAR · KUSSO DP (RWY 31L, 31R) |
| 290.35 | BACHMAN DP · DALLAS AREA DP · DEP/P (EAST) · ESNYE DP · GARLAND DP · JOE POOL DP (RWY 31L, 31R) · KINGDOM DP (RWY 31L, 31R) · KRUMM DP · LNDRE RNAV DP · LOVE DP · RAMBL RNAV DP · SWTSR RNAV DP · TEXOMA DP · WORTH DP (RWY 31L, 31R) |
| 306.95 | HERBZ STAR |
| 308.4 | FINGR STAR |
| 319.85 | DEP/P (TURBOJETS) |
| 343.65 | APCH/P (SOUTH) · BOTCH DP (RY 13L/R PROPS) · CLASS B (091-180) · COYOTE DP (RWY 13L/R) · DEP/P (SOUTH PROPS) · KUSSO DP (RWY 13L, 13R) · MNNDO STAR · YEAGR STAR |
| 348.6 | GND/P |
| 353.95 | CURLO RNAV DP · JOE POOL DP (RWY 13L, 13R) · KINGDOM DP (RWY 13L, 13R) · KKITY RNAV DP · VENUS DP · WORTH DP (RWY 13L, 13R) |
| 363.15 | RAMBL DP |
| 379.9 | DRYYE STAR |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 13L · RWY 31R · RWY 13R · RWY 31L
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 13L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (DAL) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 31R | ILS/DME · CAT II · LOC 111.5 (OVW) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 13R | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (DPX) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 31L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (LVF) · GS 3.08° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
CVE 116.20 · TTT 113.10 · FUZ 115.70 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR/DME | 116.20 · 109X | High | r128° / 3.9 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | High | r093° / 9.8 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r093° / 16.9 NM |
| NFW · Nas Jrb Fort Worth | TACAN | 108.70 · 24X | — | r077° / 30.2 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KDAL / DAL
- Coordinates
- 32.8460, -96.8509
- Elevation
- 487 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 24 hours
- Airspace
- Class B
- Weather station
- ASOS · 120.15 · ☎ 214-353-1551
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Fort Worth Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- DAL
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I C
- Activated
- 1937/10
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
Runway lighting aids — 13R: 4-light PAPI (right) · 31L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 13L: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 31R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 14 notes
General
- NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS ALL QUADRANTS; NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT JET AND AIRCRAFT OVER 12,500 LBS USE RWY 13R/31L BETWEEN 2100-0600 LCL. FOR INFORMATION CALL 214-670-5683.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT. BIRD ACTIVITY TRINITY RIVER BOTTOM 3 MILES SW SIDE
- PVT PILOT CERT OR BTR RQRD TO TKOF OR LAND.
- NO STUDENT SOLO FLIGHTS PERMITTED.
- TWY K CLSD THRU TRAFFIC.
- PAEW ON ARPT.
- TWY ALL CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 118 FT AND GTR EXC 1 HR PPR. 214-288-3069.
- LDG FEE APRT
- ACFT USING K RUNUP PAD BTN 0600-0000 MUST OBTAIN APVL FM ARPT OPNS CNTR 214-670-5683 PRIOR TO ENTERING.
- K RUNUP PAD CLSD 0000-0600.
- PILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 31L & RWY 31R.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 450/R/B/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 865/R/D/W/T
Obstructions
- APCH SLOPE 50:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
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Destination
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About KDAL
Dallas Love Field (DAL · KDAL) is an airport in Dallas, TX, at 487 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,800 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDAL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KDAL have a control tower?
Yes. Dallas Love Field has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KDAL?
Dallas Love Field has 2 runways; the longest is 8,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KDAL?
Dallas Love Field is in Dallas, TX, at an elevation of 487 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.8460, -96.8509.
More about KDAL
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KDAL in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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