Dallas-Fort Worth Intl has 7 runways. The longest is runway 18L/36R at 13,401 ft on concrete. Other long runways include 17C/35C and 17R/35L. Both are 13,400 ft on asphalt. Surfaces in use are concrete and asphalt. The field elevation is 606.4 ft MSL.
The control tower is open 24 hours. ILS is available on 13R, 17C, 17L, 17R, 18L, 18R, 31R, 35C, 35L, 35R, 36L and 36R. That gives crews multiple precision-approach options across the runway complex.
No runway noise abatement notes are published in the facts provided. LAHSO is published at several runway intersections. Review those hold-short points before arrival if you are operating a light aircraft or planning a short-field arrival. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest published airport data.
Wind & favored runway
Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KDFW.
Pattern entry · RWY 18L
LEFT TRAFFICAll runways
| Runway | Heading (°M) | Length | Width | Surface | Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 176° / 356° | 13,401 ft | 200 ft | CONC | Standard L |
| 17C/35C | 176° / 356° | 13,400 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 17R/35L | 176° / 356° | 13,400 ft | 200 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 18R/36L | 176° / 356° | 13,400 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 13R/31L | 135° / 315° | 9,300 ft | 150 ft | CONC | Standard L |
| 13L/31R | 131° / 311° | 9,000 ft | 200 ft | CONC | Standard L |
| 17L/35R | 176° / 356° | 8,500 ft | 150 ft | CONC | Standard L |
Traffic pattern
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless ATC assigns something different. At this field, the tower is open 24 hours. ATC sequences the pattern.
No right-traffic exceptions are listed in the facts provided. No runway-specific pattern notes are published beyond the LAHSO items. Expect a busy towered environment and follow assigned headings, spacing and runway assignments exactly as cleared.
Every end, one page
Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.
LAHSO
LAHSO is published at four points. Runway 17C has a hold-short point at taxiway B, 10,460 ft south of the threshold. Runway 18R has a hold-short point at taxiway B, 10,100 ft south of the threshold. Runway 35C has a hold-short point at taxiway EJ, 9,050 ft north of the threshold. Runway 36L has a hold-short point at taxiway Z, 10,650 ft north of the threshold. These signs are lighted with in-pavement pulsating white lights. Acceptance is voluntary.