Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW)

Fort Worth Alliance at a Glance

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW/AFW) is a City of Fort Worth-owned field 14 miles north of downtown, managed by Alliance Air Services. It runs two parallel concrete runways — 16R/34L at 11,125 ft and 16L/34R at 11,000 ft — both long enough for any business jet. The field has a 24/7 control tower and is a U.S. Customs user-fee airport with landing-rights clearance available. Alliance Aviation Services is the FBO. The airport is a FedEx Express hub and Amazon Air focus city, so it sees heavy cargo traffic.

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Fort Worth Alliance Airport, 2221 Alliance Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76177

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	Fort Worth Alliance Airport
ICAO Code	KAFW
IATA Code	AFW
FAA Identifier	AFW
Address	2221 Alliance Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Elevation	722 ft MSL
Coordinates	32.9876° N, 97.3188° W
Owner / Operator	City of Fort Worth
Phone	+1-817-890-1000
FAA Data	AirNav AFW

Operations & Facilities
Runways	16L/34R: 9,600 ft (Concrete) 16R/34L: 8,200 ft (Concrete)
FBOs	Alliance Aviation Services
Customs	No
Fuel	Jet-A, 100LL
Hours	24/7
Approaches	ILS, RNAV, VOR, Visual
Tower / Freq	118.85
Weight Limit	None for GA; cargo-priority traffic
Annual Operations	90,000+

Runways & Approaches

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance operates two parallel concrete runways: 16R/34L at 11,125 ft × 150 ft and 16L/34R at 11,000 ft × 150 ft, both grooved and in good condition. These lengths were built and extended to handle fully loaded wide-body cargo jets, which means every category of business aircraft — from light jets through ultra-long-range types like the Gulfstream G700 and Bombardier Global 7500 — operates here with generous performance margins, even on hot North Texas afternoons.

The field is served by a 24/7 air traffic control tower and offers ILS, RNAV (GPS), and conventional instrument approaches to both runway ends. The parallel layout provides crosswind flexibility, and the long, grooved surfaces support reliable wet-runway braking. Field elevation is 723 ft MSL, keeping density-altitude effects modest year-round.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

Alliance Aviation Services

The full-service FBO at KAFW, operated by Alliance Air Services (a Hillwood company). Offers Jet-A and 100LL, hangar and ramp parking, crew cars, catering, pilot lounge, and on-field U.S. Customs coordination for international arrivals.

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Aircraft Registered in FORT WORTH (1852)

1852 aircraft are registered to owners in FORT WORTH, TX according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 1852. Track live flights from AFW →

N1003Q

PIPER PA-32R-300

N1015M

CESSNA 150J

N1016X

MOONEY M20M · 2000

N101VW

CESSNA 750 · 1996

N1024M

CESSNA 182P · 1975

N102AD

CESSNA 441 · 1983

N102BF

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429 · 2013

N103BW

WILSON BILLY C RV-6 · 2002

N103M

MICHAEL A GLEASON VANS RV-8

N1042P

HUGHES TH-55A · 1986

N1046Z

COUGAR WB-1 · 1970

N1053D

CESSNA 195A · 1951

N1058L

LAKE LA-4-200 · 1974

N106DE

SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS-2B · 2002

N107KB

EXTRA FLUGZEUGPRODUKTIONS-UND EA 300/LT · 2013

N107US

AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-214 · 1999

N108GR

BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 407

N108NN

AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A321-231 · 2014

N108TX

DJI PHANTOM 4

N108UW

AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-214 · 1999

Popular Routes from AFW

Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO	Jet-A Price	Notes
Alliance Aviation Services	$4.90 – $6.00/gal	Primary FBO

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Light Jet (up to 12,500 lbs)	$25 – $75
Midsize Jet (12,500–25,000 lbs)	$75 – $175
Super-Mid Jet (25,000–45,000 lbs)	$175 – $300
Heavy Jet (45,000+ lbs)	$300 – $500

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Overview & Naming

Fort Worth Alliance Airport was renamed Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport in December 2022 in honor of Ross Perot Sr. and Ross Perot Jr., whose Hillwood development built the surrounding AllianceTexas logistics hub. It is the second-largest airport facility in North Texas behind DFW, spanning roughly 1,198 acres. The City of Fort Worth owns the field; Alliance Air Services manages day-to-day operations.

Runway Capability

With twin parallel concrete runways of 11,125 ft and 11,000 ft, KAFW imposes no practical runway limit on civil business aircraft. The runways were engineered for heavily loaded freighters, so even ultra-long-range jets departing at max gross weight on a hot day have ample margin. This makes Alliance an excellent technical-stop, fuel-stop, or departure point for transcontinental and international legs.

Charter Considerations

Alliance is a strong charter alternative to Dallas-area fields for travelers headed to north Fort Worth, Alliance/AllianceTexas, Denton, or the Texas Motor Speedway corridor. Because the field is cargo-dominant, business-jet ramp space and FBO attention are generally easy to arrange, but operators should coordinate parking in advance during peak FedEx and Amazon Air banks. One-way charters carry a repositioning leg; The Jet Finder looks for aircraft already cycling through the DFW metroplex to trim empty-leg cost.

Customs & International

KAFW is a U.S. Customs user-fee airport with landing rights available through CBP. International arrivals must request clearance in advance (typically a couple of hours' notice, with weekend service arranged by the prior Friday afternoon), and Alliance Aviation Services coordinates the customs facility on the field. This lets the airport handle international business-jet arrivals without diverting to DFW.

Safety & Planning

The Jet Finder sources aircraft only from FAA Part 135 certified operators, with verified crew currency, insurance, and audit history. KAFW's 24/7 tower, parallel-runway redundancy, and full instrument-approach suite make it a dependable all-weather field. Pilots should remain alert to mixed traffic — heavy freighters, business jets, and based general-aviation aircraft share the airspace — and to wake-turbulence separation behind cargo widebodies.

Regional Context

Located about 14 miles north of downtown Fort Worth and roughly 25 miles from downtown Dallas, KAFW anchors the AllianceTexas inland port. Texas operates more airports than any other state, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex offers multiple business-aviation options; Alliance distinguishes itself with the longest runways and the most cargo-grade infrastructure outside DFW, plus direct customs capability.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Hillcrest Airport

7TX4 · 3 NM from KAFW

Hicks Airfield

KT67 · 6 NM from KAFW

Northwest Regional Airport

K52F · 6 NM from KAFW

Propwash Airport

K16X · 6 NM from KAFW

Frequently Asked Questions

The airport code for Fort Worth Alliance Airport is KAFW. This identifier appears on sectional charts, in the Airport/Facility Directory, and in electronic flight planning tools.

Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) sits at 32.9876° N, 97.3188° W, near Fort Worth, TX. At 722 feet MSL, the airport provides general aviation access to the surrounding region.

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport has two parallel concrete runways. Runway 16R/34L is 11,125 ft long and 16L/34R is 11,000 ft, both 150 ft wide and grooved. These are among the longest civilian runways in North Texas.

Yes. With runways of 11,125 ft and 11,000 ft, KAFW accommodates every category of business jet, from light jets through ultra-long-range types like the Gulfstream G700 and Global 7500, at full gross weight with comfortable performance margins.

Yes. Alliance Aviation Services is the FBO at KAFW, operated by Alliance Air Services (a Hillwood company). It provides Jet-A and 100LL fuel, hangar and ramp parking, crew cars, catering, a pilot lounge, and on-field U.S. Customs coordination.

The airport elevation at Fort Worth Alliance Airport is 722 feet MSL. Pilots should factor this into takeoff and landing performance calculations, especially during summer operations.

Yes. KAFW is served by ILS, RNAV (GPS), and conventional instrument approaches to both runway ends, backed by a 24/7 control tower. Consult current FAA charts for the latest procedures.

Charter from Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance through The Jet Finder. With 11,000-plus-foot runways, KAFW supports aircraft of any size, so we match the right jet to your route and passenger count with direct FAA Part 135 operator access and no middleman.

Everything from piston singles and turboprops to the largest business jets and wide-body freighters. KAFW is a FedEx Express hub and Amazon Air focus city, and its two 11,000-plus-foot runways impose no practical size limit on civil aircraft.

Yes. KAFW has a continuously staffed FAA air traffic control tower operating 24 hours a day, with separate frequencies for fixed-wing and helicopter traffic.

For fuel at KAFW, contact the on-field FBO or check airnav.com/airport/KAFW. Jet-A and 100LL availability depends on the facility. Self-serve and full-serve options may vary.

Yes. KAFW is a U.S. Customs user-fee airport with landing rights available through CBP. International arrivals must request clearance in advance, and Alliance Aviation Services coordinates the on-field customs facility, so flights can clear here without diverting to DFW.

Aviation weather for Fort Worth Alliance Airport is reported under identifier KAFW. Monitor METAR, TAF, and PIREP data through official sources. TX's climate affects ceiling, visibility, and wind conditions at the field.

KAFW sits about 14 miles north of downtown Fort Worth, within the AllianceTexas development. FBO-arranged car service reaches downtown, Alliance, Denton, and the wider Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex efficiently, with no terminal queues.

Parking options at KAFW include ramp tiedowns and potentially hangar space. Availability and pricing are set by the on-field operator at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Pre-arrival coordination is recommended for overnight stays.

To price a charter flight from Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW), contact The Jet Finder with your route, dates, and number of passengers. We provide all-inclusive quotes with no hidden fees. Direct operator access.

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