Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
KFTW is the ICAO code for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (IATA FTW), located in Fort Worth, TX.
The primary business aviation airport serving Fort Worth, 4 miles north of downtown and 30 miles from central Dallas.
Airport guide
Fort Worth Meacham is a dedicated general and business aviation airport with no commercial airline traffic. That separation is the point: arrivals go straight to the FBO ramp without navigating a commercial terminal. The airport sits inside the city limits, which keeps ground times short for passengers headed to Fort Worth's cultural district, the stockyards, or the corporate campuses clustered along the I-35W corridor.
Five operators based at Meacham cover the Dallas-Fort Worth market for charter and empty leg flights. The airport does not require slots and has no published congestion issues. Runway 16/34 at 7,502 feet handles most business jet categories, including larger heavy jets. Night operations are available, though noise abatement procedures apply during late-night hours.
Getting there
Downtown Fort Worth is about 4 miles south of the airport, typically 10 to 15 minutes by car depending on time of day. The Fort Worth Cultural District, including the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum, is roughly 6 miles southwest. Car service providers operate from the FBO. Rental cars are available on-site through multiple agencies.
DFW International Airport is about 20 miles east, a 25 to 35 minute drive. Downtown Dallas is approximately 32 miles east, around 35 to 45 minutes by car. Meacham is the better arrival point for Fort Worth destinations; passengers heading primarily to Dallas may prefer Dallas Love Field (DAL) or a DFW-area FBO.
Rankings history
KFTW's monthly position in the AceJet US business-aviation airport ranking. The ranking counts every observed private-jet movement — arrivals and departures — not just empty legs. See the full ranking →
| Month | Rank | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | #40 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | #50 | 403 |
| 2025-10 | #46 | 432 |
| 2025-09 | #46 | 392 |
| 2025-04 | #50 | 371 |
| 2025-03 | #48 | 379 |
| 2025-02 | #45 | 353 |
| 2025-01 | #41 | 329 |
| 2024-11 | #44 | 339 |
| 2024-10 | #31 | 467 |
| 2024-09 | #40 | 368 |
| 2024-08 | #50 | 340 |
Charter operators (6)
Empty legs departing (10)
Empty legs arriving (6)
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
What is KFTW airport?
KFTW is the ICAO code for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, in Fort Worth, TX.
What does FTW stand for?
FTW is the IATA code for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, TX.
Where is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is located in Fort Worth, TX.
Does Fort Worth Meacham International Airport have customs?
No — Fort Worth Meacham International Airport does not have on-site customs. International arrivals need to clear at a designated port of entry first.
What time does Fort Worth Meacham International Airport open?
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport operates 24/7. Noise abatement late night
What FBOs are at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport has 2 FBOs: Modern Aviation Fort Worth, Texas Jet.