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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

KDFW
1,396
Flights/Day
06:40
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
607ft
Elevation
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KDFW
MVFR
21°C
Overcast • 15kt • 1010.90"
Observed: 10:53 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
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CLR
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 13:00 local time
About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas sits in Tornado Alley with severe spring thunderstorms. Ground stops are common April through June, but conditions calm significantly in fall and winter.

Is Dallas Fort Worth Airport turbulent?

Dallas sits in the heart of Tornado Alley, where severe thunderstorms are a way of life from spring through early summer. The airport regularly experiences ground stops when powerful storm cells move through North Texas. Convective turbulence from these storms can be intense, and the flat terrain offers no protection from fast-moving weather systems.

  • DFW averages 47 thunderstorm days annually
  • Ground stops due to weather are common April through June
  • Severe storms can develop rapidly in the afternoon heat
When are thunderstorms worst at Dallas?

Late spring (April-June) brings the most severe weather as supercell thunderstorms roll across the plains. These storms often develop in the afternoon and can produce hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. Summer brings less severe but still frequent afternoon storms fueled by the intense Texas heat. Fall and winter are considerably calmer.

How does DFW handle weather delays?

The airport has sophisticated weather monitoring and works closely with the FAA to implement ground stops and ground delays when storms approach. Expect delays of 45 minutes to several hours when severe weather moves through. Airlines recommend building extra connection time into DFW itineraries during spring storm season.

Is turbulence at Dallas dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Dallas?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 94
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
F91334
Frontier (Klondike The Polar Bear)
+1 codeshare AA
TPA 06:45 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
UA380
United Airlines
+2 codeshares AA UA
ORD 07:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA5114
American Eagle
JAN 07:00 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AC1030
Air Canada
YYZ 07:00 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
AA2671
American Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
ATL 07:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA5663
American Eagle
HSV 07:00 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA3972
American Eagle
OKC 07:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL461
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AA
LGA 07:00 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
AA3130
American Airlines
SDF 07:00 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
UA2670
United Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
IAH 07:00 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA869
American Airlines
DCA 07:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA1686
American Airlines
SNA 07:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA3545
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
TUL 07:01 Local e170 Forecast
AA3982
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
BNA 07:01 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1836
American Airlines
SAT 07:05 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2266
American Airlines
OMA 07:05 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA1523
American Airlines
DEN 07:05 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA2847
American Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
LGA 07:06 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3345
American Eagle
XNA 07:07 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1983
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
PHL 07:09 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA3062
American Airlines
PHX 07:10 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA707
American Airlines
SEA 07:10 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3942
American Eagle
LIT 07:10 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1343
American Airlines
CUN 07:11 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA1272
American Airlines
SAN 07:15 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
F93788
Frontier (Buck The Pronghorn Livery)
BWI 07:15 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AA3885
American Eagle
ICT 07:15 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2157
American Airlines
MSY 07:15 Local a320 Forecast
NK1007
Spirit Airlines
LAS 07:15 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA6460
American Eagle
MAF 07:15 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA5499
American Eagle
MEM 07:17 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA1279
American Airlines
CMH 07:21 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
F93211
Frontier (Martillo The Bonnethead Shark Livery)
LAX 07:25 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AA1702
American Airlines
MIA 07:28 Local boeing 787-8 dreamliner Forecast
MRA648
Martinaire
TYR 07:30 Local -- Forecast
AA1506
American Airlines
IND 07:30 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
F982
Frontier (Pearl The Spotted Eagle Ray Livery)
CUN 07:45 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
CX2090
Cathay Cargo
LAX 07:45 Local boeing 747-867f Forecast
DL454
Delta Air Lines
JFK 07:55 Local airbus a220-100 Forecast
AA2925
American Airlines
LGA 08:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
5X2755
Ups
RFD 08:00 Local boeing 767-34af(er) Forecast
UA6131
United Express
IAH 08:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2673
American Airlines
+2 codeshares 5Y 5X
SDF 08:00 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA3855
American Eagle
STL 08:07 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4936
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
HOU 08:10 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA3588
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
XNA 08:10 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3985
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
SGF 08:10 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3518
American Eagle
MLU 08:15 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA1568
American Airlines
+1 codeshare F9
CVG 08:15 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL1291
Delta Air Lines
SLC 08:15 Local airbus a220-100 Forecast
AA808
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
PHX 08:15 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA3505
American Eagle
MAF 08:15 Local e170 Forecast
AA3479
American Eagle
ICT 08:15 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3843
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
GSP 08:15 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA4018
American Eagle
AEX 08:15 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA3070
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
SAT 08:15 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA5061
American Eagle
CRP 08:15 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA5579
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
LIT 08:17 Local -- Forecast
AA2117
American Airlines
MCO 08:18 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA1014
American Airlines
TUS 08:20 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA1439
American Airlines
PSP 08:20 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA1190
American Airlines
CUN 08:20 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA2544
American Airlines
TYS 08:21 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3920
American Eagle
AMA 08:21 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2436
American Airlines
+1 codeshare F9
ATL 08:22 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2139
American Airlines
MSN 08:24 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA1664
American Airlines
TUL 08:25 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA6373
American Eagle
ASE 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA4925
American Eagle
+1 codeshare OO
SJT 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA5365
American Eagle
MOB 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-702er Forecast
AA2611
American Airlines
EGE 08:25 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
AA1304
American Airlines
SJD 08:25 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4819
American Eagle
SGU 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA4949
American Eagle
DRO 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA5653
American Eagle
PIA 08:25 Local mitsubishi crj-702er Forecast
AA4225
American Eagle
GPT 08:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA6433
American Eagle
SAF 08:30 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA5633
American Airlines
HSV 08:30 Local -- Forecast
AA2689
American Airlines
MIA 08:30 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA3406
American Eagle
MTY 08:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3332
American Airlines
MCI 08:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA1006
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
ORD 08:31 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3082
American Airlines
SJU 08:33 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
AA3191
American Airlines
DSM 08:35 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
AA3983
American Eagle
LRD 08:35 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA4009
American Eagle
SHV 08:35 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3886
American Eagle
FSM 08:35 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA819
American Airlines
LIR 08:35 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3121
American Airlines
SAN 08:38 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA4202
American Eagle
COS 08:39 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA5159
American Eagle
VPS 08:40 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA1902
American Airlines
OKC 08:40 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA5439
American Eagle
CHA 08:40 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA2581
American Airlines
MKE 08:40 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
06:45
Local
DFW TPA
F9 F91334 +1
airbus a321-271nx
07:00
Local
DFW ORD
UA UA380 +2
boeing 737 max 8
07:00
Local
DFW JAN
AA AA5114
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:00
Local
DFW YYZ
AC AC1030
airbus a220-300
07:00
Local
DFW ATL
AA AA2671 +1
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
DFW HSV
AA AA5663
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:00
Local
DFW OKC
AA AA3972
embraer e175lr
07:00
Local
DFW LGA
DL DL461 +1
airbus a220-300
07:00
Local
DFW SDF
AA AA3130
airbus a320-232
07:00
Local
DFW IAH
UA UA2670 +1
airbus a319-132
07:00
Local
DFW DCA
AA AA869
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
DFW SNA
AA AA1686
boeing 737 max 8
07:01
Local
DFW TUL
AA AA3545 +1
07:01
Local
DFW BNA
AA AA3982 +1
embraer e175lr
07:05
Local
DFW SAT
AA AA1836
boeing 737-823
07:05
Local
DFW OMA
AA AA2266
airbus a319-132
07:05
Local
DFW DEN
AA AA1523
boeing 737 max 8
07:06
Local
DFW LGA
AA AA2847 +1
boeing 737-823
07:07
Local
DFW XNA
AA AA3345
embraer e175lr
07:09
Local
DFW PHL
AA AA1983 +1
airbus a321-231
07:10
Local
DFW PHX
AA AA3062
airbus a321-231
07:10
Local
DFW SEA
AA AA707
boeing 737-823
07:10
Local
DFW LIT
AA AA3942
embraer e175lr
07:11
Local
DFW CUN
AA AA1343
airbus a321-231
07:15
Local
DFW SAN
AA AA1272
airbus a321-231
07:15
Local
DFW BWI
F9 F93788
airbus a321-271nx
07:15
Local
DFW ICT
AA AA3885
embraer e175lr
07:15
Local
DFW MSY
AA AA2157
07:15
Local
DFW LAS
NK NK1007
airbus a320-232
07:15
Local
DFW MAF
AA AA6460
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:17
Local
DFW MEM
AA AA5499
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:21
Local
DFW CMH
AA AA1279
airbus a320-214
07:25
Local
DFW LAX
F93211
airbus a321-271nx
07:28
Local
DFW MIA
AA AA1702
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
07:30
Local
DFW TYR
MRA648
07:30
Local
DFW IND
AA AA1506
boeing 737 max 8
07:45
Local
DFW CUN
F9 F982
airbus a321-271nx
07:45
Local
DFW LAX
CX CX2090
boeing 747-867f
07:55
Local
DFW JFK
DL DL454
airbus a220-100
08:00
Local
DFW LGA
AA AA2925
boeing 737-823
08:00
Local
DFW RFD
5X 5X2755
boeing 767-34af(er)
08:00
Local
DFW IAH
UA UA6131
embraer e175lr
08:00
Local
DFW SDF
AA AA2673 +2
airbus a319-132
08:07
Local
DFW STL
AA AA3855
embraer e175lr
08:10
Local
DFW HOU
AA AA4936 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:10
Local
DFW XNA
AA AA3588 +1
embraer e175lr
08:10
Local
DFW SGF
AA AA3985 +1
embraer e175lr
08:15
Local
DFW MLU
AA AA3518
embraer e170se
08:15
Local
DFW CVG
AA AA1568 +1
boeing 737-823
08:15
Local
DFW SLC
DL DL1291
airbus a220-100
08:15
Local
DFW PHX
AA AA808 +1
airbus a321-253nx
08:15
Local
DFW MAF
AA AA3505
08:15
Local
DFW ICT
AA AA3479
embraer e175lr
08:15
Local
DFW GSP
AA AA3843 +1
embraer e170se
08:15
Local
DFW AEX
AA AA4018
embraer e170se
08:15
Local
DFW SAT
AA AA3070 +1
boeing 737-823
08:15
Local
DFW CRP
AA AA5061
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:17
Local
DFW LIT
AA AA5579 +1
08:18
Local
DFW MCO
AA AA2117
airbus a321-231
08:20
Local
DFW TUS
AA AA1014
boeing 737-823
08:20
Local
DFW PSP
AA AA1439
airbus a321-231
08:20
Local
DFW CUN
AA AA1190
airbus a321-253nx
08:21
Local
DFW TYS
AA AA2544
boeing 737-823
08:21
Local
DFW AMA
AA AA3920
embraer e175lr
08:22
Local
DFW ATL
AA AA2436 +1
boeing 737-823
08:24
Local
DFW MSN
AA AA2139
airbus a320-232
08:25
Local
DFW TUL
AA AA1664
airbus a319-112
08:25
Local
DFW ASE
AA AA6373
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW SJT
AA AA4925 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW MOB
AA AA5365
mitsubishi crj-702er
08:25
Local
DFW EGE
AA AA2611
airbus a319-115
08:25
Local
DFW SJD
AA AA1304
boeing 737-823
08:25
Local
DFW SGU
AA AA4819
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW DRO
AA AA4949
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:25
Local
DFW PIA
AA AA5653
mitsubishi crj-702er
08:30
Local
DFW GPT
AA AA4225
embraer e175lr
08:30
Local
DFW SAF
AA AA6433
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:30
Local
DFW HSV
AA AA5633
08:30
Local
DFW MIA
AA AA2689
airbus a321-231
08:30
Local
DFW MTY
AA AA3406
embraer e175lr
08:30
Local
DFW MCI
AA AA3332
boeing 737-823
08:31
Local
DFW ORD
AA AA1006 +1
boeing 737-823
08:33
Local
DFW SJU
AA AA3082
airbus a321-211
08:35
Local
DFW DSM
AA AA3191
airbus a319-115
08:35
Local
DFW LRD
AA AA3983
embraer e170se
08:35
Local
DFW SHV
AA AA4009
embraer e175lr
08:35
Local
DFW FSM
AA AA3886
embraer e175lr
08:35
Local
DFW LIR
AA AA819
boeing 737-823
08:38
Local
DFW SAN
AA AA3121
airbus a321-231
08:39
Local
DFW COS
AA AA4202
embraer e175lr
08:40
Local
DFW VPS
AA AA5159
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:40
Local
DFW OKC
AA AA1902
airbus a319-112
08:40
Local
DFW CHA
AA AA5439
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:40
Local
DFW MKE
AA AA2581
boeing 737-823
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