Who runs the DFW Airport?


Who runs the DFW Airport? The DFW Airport Board is a semi-autonomous body charged with governing DFW International Airport. DFW Airport's Board of Directors is composed of 12 members, 11 of whom are appointed by the city councils of the Airport's owner cities.


Who is the top authority of an airport?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the largest transportation agency of the U.S. government and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the country as well as over surrounding international waters.


How much land does DFW Airport own?

At 17,207 acres (6,963 hectares; 27 square miles), DFW is larger than the island of Manhattan, and is the second largest airport by land area in the United States, after Denver International Airport.


Who has authority over airports?

Federal Aviation Administration Develops, operates and maintains a nationwide system of airways. Certifies the air worthiness of aircraft (including permissible noise level of jet engines) Licenses airports to operate (considering such factors as site, runways, crash equipment and other aspects for safe operation)


What is the busiest airport in the world?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport remains the busiest airport in the world with 5.2 million seats in September 2023. The composition of the Global Top 10 Busiest Airports is also the same as last month but there are a few changes to the rankings.


What is the biggest airport in the US?

Denver International Airport (DEN or DIA) is the biggest airport in the US and the world's second-biggest airport behind King Fahd International Airport. Denver International Airport is located about 25 miles from Downtown Denver. It spans over 4.88 kilometers with a surface area of 52.4 square miles.