Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
KDFWCurrent Weather
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
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.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 94
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F91334
Frontier (Klondike The Polar Bear) |
TPA | 06:45 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
UA380
United Airlines |
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 |
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 |
LGA | 07:00 Local | airbus a220-300 | Forecast |
AA3130
American Airlines |
SDF | 07:00 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
UA2670
United Airlines |
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 |
TUL | 07:01 Local | e170 | Forecast |
AA3982
American Eagle |
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 |
LGA | 07:06 Local | boeing 737-823 | Forecast |
AA3345
American Eagle |
XNA | 07:07 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
AA1983
American Airlines |
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 |
SDF | 08:00 Local | airbus a319-132 | Forecast |
AA3855
American Eagle |
STL | 08:07 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
AA4936
American Eagle |
HOU | 08:10 Local | mitsubishi crj-701er | Forecast |
AA3588
American Eagle |
XNA | 08:10 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
AA3985
American Eagle |
SGF | 08:10 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
AA3518
American Eagle |
MLU | 08:15 Local | embraer e170se | Forecast |
AA1568
American Airlines |
CVG | 08:15 Local | boeing 737-823 | Forecast |
DL1291
Delta Air Lines |
SLC | 08:15 Local | airbus a220-100 | Forecast |
AA808
American Airlines |
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 |
GSP | 08:15 Local | embraer e170se | Forecast |
AA4018
American Eagle |
AEX | 08:15 Local | embraer e170se | Forecast |
AA3070
American Airlines |
SAT | 08:15 Local | boeing 737-823 | Forecast |
AA5061
American Eagle |
CRP | 08:15 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
AA5579
American Airlines |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
F91334
UA380
AA5114
AC1030
AA2671
AA5663
AA3972
DL461
AA3130
UA2670
AA869
AA1686
AA3545
AA3982
AA1836
AA2266
AA1523
AA2847
AA3345
AA1983
AA3062
AA707
AA3942
AA1343
AA1272
F93788
AA3885
AA2157
NK1007
AA6460
AA5499
AA1279
AA1702
AA1506
F982
CX2090
DL454
AA2925
5X2755
UA6131
AA2673
AA3855
AA4936
AA3588
AA3985
AA3518
AA1568
DL1291
AA808
AA3505
AA3479
AA3843
AA4018
AA3070
AA5061
AA5579
AA2117
AA1014
AA1439
AA1190
AA2544
AA3920
AA2436
AA2139
AA1664
AA6373
AA4925
AA5365
AA2611
AA1304
AA4819
AA4949
AA5653
AA4225
AA6433
AA5633
AA2689
AA3406
AA3332
AA1006
AA3082
AA3191
AA3983
AA4009
AA3886
AA819
AA3121
AA4202
AA5159
AA1902
AA5439
AA2581