{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "United States of America", "addressLocality": "Fort Worth" }, "airlines": [ "No scheduled commercial airlines" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "60 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" } ], "city": "Fort Worth", "code": "AFW", "connection_tips": "Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport is operationally significant but not useful for normal airline connections. The airport and FAA both describe AFW as a 24/7 field built around cargo, corporate aviation, military traffic, and AllianceTexas logistics rather than scheduled passenger airlines. It has two long parallel runways, continuous tower operations, and major cargo infrastructure, which makes it excellent for business flying and freight but irrelevant if you are trying to connect between ordinary commercial flights.\n\nFor passenger planning, the key point is to separate private or corporate use from airline travel. If you are flying by charter or business jet, AFW can be efficient because FBO support is strong and the airport sits on the northwest side of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. But if your journey includes a ticketed airline segment, you should build that around DFW or Love Field instead of AFW. There is no airline transfer desk, no normal interline baggage process, and no reason to expect public-terminal convenience simply because the airfield is busy.\n\nThe local operational environment also deserves respect. The FAA notes closely spaced parallel runways, heavy cargo movement, and a Class D surface area under DFW's Class B, so pilots should arrive briefed and current. For travelers, the practical advice is straightforward: use AFW when the trip is intentionally corporate, cargo-related, or private, and use DFW or DAL when the trip depends on public commercial connectivity.", "country": "United States of America", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/us.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Alliance's FBO concierge can handle catering, hotels, and crew logistics 24/7.", "Crew can use the fitness room and theater during long Fort Worth stops.", "Pre-book ramp-side rental car delivery to leave the FBO faster.", "Corporate international arrivals can clear U.S. Customs on site at AFW.", "AFW is ideal for the AllianceTexas complex and nearby industrial sites.", "The FBO's meeting support is useful for last-minute presentations.", "Check NOTAMs closely when events or cargo surges increase traffic at AFW." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Perot%20Field/Fort%20Worth%20Alliance%20Airport%20Fort%20Worth", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "iataCode": "AFW", "icao": "KAFW", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-29", "latitude": 32.9876, "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities. Check local area for accommodation and services during extended layovers.", "longitude": -97.3188, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60, "mct_domestic_to_international": 90, "mct_interline": 120, "mct_international_to_domestic": 90, "mct_international_to_international": 120, "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives. Limited rebooking options may be available.", "name": "Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport", "region": "North America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "DFW", "name": "Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport" }, { "code": "DAL", "name": "Dallas Love Field" }, { "code": "ADS", "name": "Addison Airport" }, { "code": "FTW", "name": "Fort Worth Meacham International Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW), officially known as Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, is a premier industrial and corporate aviation hub located 14 miles north of Fort Worth, Texas. It is recognized as the world's first purely industrial airport, serving as a critical piece of the AllianceTexas development. While it does not host scheduled commercial passenger airlines, it is a major base for cargo operations, particularly for FedEx and Amazon Air, and provides world-class facilities for corporate flight departments and general aviation.\n\nThe terminal experience at AFW is centered around high-end Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) such as Alliance Aviation Services. These facilities offer a luxurious and efficient environment for business travelers and flight crews. The FBO terminal includes spacious lounges, private meeting rooms with \"plug-and-play\" support, and a pilot suite featuring snooze rooms, showers, and a theater room. The layout is designed for rapid transit, with concierge services facilitating immediate transitions from the aircraft to ground transportation, typically taking only a few minutes.\n\nAmenities at Perot Field are tailored to the needs of corporate and cargo aviation. The airport features on-site U.S. Customs for expedited international cargo and passenger processing, a 24/7 fitness center for crews, and a variety of concierge-arranged catering options. For those requiring ground transport, on-site rental car services and luxury hotel arrangements are readily available. Security is maintained at a high level, consistent with its role as a major logistics hub and corporate airfield, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all operations.", "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perot_Field/Fort_Worth_Alliance_Airport" }