# AFW — Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport

> Machine-readable reference for AFW. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/afw
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/afw
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/afw.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AFW.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-20T06:29:39.708+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
- IATA: AFW
- ICAO: KAFW
- City: Fort Worth
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from city: 23 km (14 mi) north of downtown Fort Worth
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 1
- Official website: https://www.perotfield.com/

## Overview

Welcome Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance (AFW) might not be your typical travel hub — it’s more of a corporate, cargo, and FBO-driven airfield than a consumer-focused space. Located 23 km (14 mi) north of downtown Fort Worth, AFW is perfectly positioned amidst the bustling AllianceTexas development. Travelers here experience the airport like a private-aviation campus with operations centered around Alliance Aviation Services, its primary FBO, rather than conventional terminals or passenger services. At a glance AFW does not cater to regular commercial flights. Instead, it serves as a base for cargo, corporate shuttles, and airshows. Absent are any common passenger terminal amenities such as TSA checkpoints or food courts. Instead, everything revolves around scheduled business and charter activities. The airport features only one terminal code: Main. Alliance Aviation Services remains the focal point for arriving and departing flights, boasting a new 20,000+ sq ft facility with meeting spaces and lounges. Terminals & layout AFW consists of a single terminal dedicated to corporate and cargo operations. The Main Terminal is home to Alliance Aviation Services, a comprehensive FBO facili…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — airlines: FedEx Express, FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines), FedEx Feeder (Baron Aviation), Amazon Air
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/afw/terminals/main

## Lounges (1)

- **Alliance Aviation Services** — Main · access: FBO lounge · 06:00-22:00
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/afw/lounges/alliance-aviation-services

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: AFW pivots around corporate operations at the Alliance Aviation Services FBO, renovated in 2023. For meetings, utilize their business spaces by scheduling in advance.
- _Avoid_: Don’t anticipate regular airport dining or retail here; head to the AllianceTexas area for meals unless onboard options suffice.
- _Time_: During the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, enter early and follow special event directions as usual airport signs are misleading.
- _Local_: The annual air show grants unusual access to military exhibitions, making it a standout event on this cargo-centric field.
- _Quiet_: AFW is subdued during typical leisure times like weekends, but live with corporate peaks on weekdays.
- _Money_: Check fuel prices at Alliance Aviation Services to optimize refueling costs, particularly for professional operators.
- _Insider_: Flying in? Watch the FAA's "From the Flight Deck" video for a briefing on runway usage and hot spots at AFW.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AFW.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/afw/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/afw/departures — HTML page with live departures