KDAL

VFR

DALLAS LOVE FLD

DALLAS · TEXAS

Elev
486.9'
Longest RWY
8,800'13R/31L
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Before you fly into KDAL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,486.9'
MSL · field 486.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13R
H/W +6 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF KDAL

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KDAL 271753Z 19010KT 8SM FEW032 FEW250 31/22 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP073 T03060217 10311 20244 50004
Wind
190° @ 10 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,710 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
DAL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PATRICK CARRENO
Address
DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION, 7555 LEMMON AVENUE, DALLAS TX 75209

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 10 kt
RWY 13R
133°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13R · 133° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,487 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13R/31LFavored133° / 313°8,800 ftCONC13R R
13L/31R133° / 313°7,752 ftCONC31R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13R8,800'8,800'8,800'8,310'PAPI 4-box right(3°)
31L8,800'8,800'8,000'8,000'PAPI 4-box left(3.08°)MALSR692', bldg, 21555' from thr, 2102' R of cntrln, slope 30
13L7,752'7,752'7,752'7,352'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
31R7,752'7,752'6,952'6,952'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR30', pole, 1227' from thr, 628' R of cntrln, slope 34

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 4

RWY 13L
LD · CAT I
DAL
111.5
RWY 13R
LD · CAT I
DPX
111.1
RWY 31L
LD · CAT I
LVF
111.1
RWY 31R
LD · CAT II
OVW
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 13L
KDAL · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Private pilot certificate or better is required to take off or land.Show FAA
  • No student solo flights are permitted.Show FAA
  • Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware LED approach lighting system is in use on runway 31L and runway 31R.Show FAA
  • Aircraft using K runup pad between 0600 and 0000 must obtain approval from airport operations center at 214-670-5683 prior to entering.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive areas exist in all quadrants. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Jet and aircraft over 12,500 pounds use runway 13R/31L between 2100 and 0600 local time. For information call 214-670-5683.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Bird activity is noted at Trinity River Bottom 3 miles southwest side.Show FAA
  • All taxiways are closed to aircraft with wingspan 118 feet and greater except with one hour prior permission required. Call 214-288-3069.Show FAA
  • K runup pad is closed from 0000 to 0600.Show FAA
  • Landing fee is charged at the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway K is closed to through traffic.Show FAA
  • Precision approach path indicator is on the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13R/31LRunway 13R/31L has a pavement classification rating value of 865 rigid design with tire pressure limitations.Show FAA
  • 13L/31RRunway 13L/31R has a pavement classification rating value of 450 rigid basic with tire pressure limitations.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13RThe approach slope is 50 to 1 from the displaced threshold of runway 13R.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDAL

Answer card
ICAO
KDAL
Name
DALLAS LOVE FLD
Location
DALLAS, TEXAS
Elevation
486.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,486.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13R/31L · 8,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
4
Published frequencies
27
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13R

Dallas Love Field sits in Dallas, Texas. Field elevation is 486.9 ft MSL. The airport has 2 concrete runways. The longest is 8,800 ft. Tower service is published 24 hours a day. Four ILS approaches are published for the field. They serve runway ends 13L, 13R, 31L and 31R. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly.

This is a busy Class B environment with noise-sensitive areas in all quadrants. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Jet and aircraft over 12,500 lb use runway 13R/31L between 2100 and 0600 local time. Private pilot certificate or better is required to take off or land. No student solo flights are permitted. If you are new to the airport, plan for close ATC work. Expect a high-traffic metro field.

On the field, Signature Aviation is at Terminals 1, 3 and 4. Signature Aviation by Dalfort Fueling is at T2. Business Jet Center, Atlantic Aviation and Jet Aviation Dallas are also on the field. All listed FBOs carry 100LL and Jet A. Jet Aviation Dallas also carries Jet A Prist. Runway 31L and 31R use LED approach lighting. The airport also has a published runup pad restriction. Check the current Chart Supplement. Coordinate with airport operations if your route or aircraft needs special handling.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDAL?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flight. Do not assume a standard pattern here.
Is KDAL in Class B airspace?
Yes. The published frequencies include Class B and approach control on the field. Plan for Class B procedures. Get the current airspace picture before departure.
What ILS approaches are available at Dallas Love Field?
Four ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 13L, 13R, 31L and 31R.
What are the tower hours at KDAL?
The control tower is published as 24 hours. Use the current Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.
Which FBOs are on the field at KDAL?
Signature Aviation is at Terminals 1, 3 and 4. Signature Aviation by Dalfort Fueling is at T2. Business Jet Center, Atlantic Aviation and Jet Aviation Dallas are also on the field. All listed FBOs carry 100LL and Jet A. Jet Aviation Dallas also carries Jet A Prist.
Are there noise abatement restrictions at Dallas Love Field?
Yes. Noise-sensitive areas exist in all quadrants. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check the current Chart Supplement. Call airport operations if you need the current details.
Can student solo pilots fly into KDAL?
No. The published remarks say a private pilot certificate or better is required to take off or land. Student solo flights are not permitted.
Is there anything special about runway 13R/31L at KDAL?
Yes. Jet and aircraft over 12,500 lb use runway 13R/31L between 2100 and 0600 local time. The runway also has published pavement and tire pressure limits. Check the current Chart Supplement before planning heavy operations.

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