# ACT — Waco Regional Airport > Machine-readable reference for ACT. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/act HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/act Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/act.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACT.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T00:30:36.833+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Waco Regional Airport - IATA: ACT - ICAO: KACT - City: Waco - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 5 miles (8 km) NW of downtown Waco - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Hub for: American Airlines - Official website: https://www.waco-texas.com/government/departments/airport ## Overview Welcome Waco Regional Airport (ACT) could easily be mistaken for a small-town bus depot rather than a bustling airport hub. Located just 5 miles northwest of downtown Waco, this airport offers the charm of simplicity and efficiency. With American Airlines as its single carrier, ACT serves as a shuttle to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), allowing Central Texas travelers to connect to American’s expansive network without the hassle of larger airport chaos. At a glance American Airlines holds the fort at Waco Regional, with nonstop service exclusively to DFW. The airport, while compact with a single gate in its Main Terminal, is lauded for its ease of use—parking is incredibly straightforward, with a setup more like an intimate transit stop than a sprawling airport. Daily parking hovers around $5, capping off at $25 per week, making it a budget-friendly choice for longer stays. On-site transport options include local taxis, Uber, Lyft, and car rentals directly from the terminal. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal is minimal, home to just one gate, making the experience of getting through security a breeze. With TSA PreCheck available for those who need it, passengers g… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — 1 gates · airlines: American Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/terminals/main-terminal ## Parking (5) - **Free Drop-off/Pick-up Area** — Curbside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/parking/free-drop-off-pick-up-area - **Long-Term Parking Lot** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/parking/long-term-parking-lot - **Main Parking Lot** — On-site daily/weekly URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/parking/main-parking-lot - **Short-Term Parking** — On-site 2-hour URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/parking/short-term-parking - **Short-Term Parking Lot** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/parking/short-term-parking-lot ## Ground transport (10) - **App-based Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)** — Rideshare · 10-15 min to downtown Waco · $12-25 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/app-based-rideshare-uber-lyft - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-20 min to participating hotels · Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Local taxi** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/local-taxi - **Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · 10-15 min to downtown Waco URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/local-taxi-companies - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/lyft - **On-site rental cars** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/on-site-rental-cars - **Rental Car Shuttle/Walk-up** — Shuttle · 2-5 min to rental car facilities · $0 · Coordinated with reservations URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/rental-car-shuttle-walk-up - **Rental Car Shuttles / Walk-up Access** — Shuttle · 3-5 min to rental car facilities if shuttle is used · Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/rental-car-shuttles-walk-up-access - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/uber - **Uber / Lyft** — Rideshare · 10-15 min to downtown Waco URL: https://airport.flights/airport/act/transport/uber-lyft ## Insider tips - _Insider_: The Main Terminal seating doubles as quiet lounges with outlets, perfect for business travelers without formal lounge access. - _Money_: Take advantage of the main parking lot—the $5 per day fee is a steal compared to larger airports. - _Avoid_: Avoid the last flight from DFW to ACT; delays can force an unexpected overnight in Dallas. - _Local_: Use free short-term parking for hassle-free meetings and pickups; spots are directly by the terminal doors. - _Time_: Pre-schedule rideshares or taxis, especially for late arrivals, as waiting cars aren't always guaranteed. - _Quiet_: Rental car counters within easy steps of baggage claim ensure quick setup—ideal for visitors to Waco's major sites. - _Money_: ParkMobile app payments make parking management easy, one less thing to worry about on multi-day trips. - _Avoid_: Plan meals before arriving at ACT, where food options may not match your schedule, especially late or early. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACT.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/act/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/act/departures — HTML page with live departures