# DAL — Dallas Love Field

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## Identity

- Name: Dallas Love Field
- IATA: DAL
- ICAO: KDAL
- City: Dallas
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from city: 6 mi (10 km) northwest of downtown Dallas
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: 17.5M
- Hub for: Southwest Airlines
- Official website: https://www.dallas-lovefield.com/

## Overview

Welcome Dallas Love Field feels more like an efficient urban transit hub than a sprawling airport. With its single compact terminal, quick security processes, and a location just 6 miles northwest of downtown Dallas, travelers are often at their gates faster than they can park at larger airports like DFW. It's a favorite for frequent Southwest flyers, offering a local flavor with spots like Campisi’s, Dickey’s, and Whataburger, along with convenient parking garages directly connected to the terminal. At a glance Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) handles 17.5 million passengers annually and features two runways. It's a hub for Southwest Airlines, which capitalizes on the airport's close proximity to downtown Dallas. With only one terminal, DAL is easy to navigate, providing quick connections and fewer stress points compared to multiple-terminal airports. Terminals & layout The single terminal at Dallas Love Field services all airlines, including Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines. This layout means that all shops and dining are accessible post-security, providing free movement between gates. Whether you're grabbing food or gifts at the Creative Kidstuff near Gates 9-11, or relaxing…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — 20 gates · A concourses · airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/terminals/main-terminal

## Dining (53)

- **Applebee's-IHOP**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/applebee-s-ihop
- **Auntie Anne's/Paciugo Gelato**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/auntie-anne-s-paciugo-gelato
- **AV8 Bar Café** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · bar / café · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/av8-bar-caf
- **AV8 Bar Cafe**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/av8-bar-cafe
- **Baskin Robbins/TexPress**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/baskin-robbins-texpress
- **Bowen House Outpost** — Main Terminal · Cocktail bar · Small plates · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/bowen-house-outpost
- **Campisi's**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/campisi-s
- **Cantina Laredo** — main DAL terminal · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/cantina-laredo
- **Cavern Taproom** — Main Terminal · Bar · Pub food · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/cavern-taproom
- **Chick-fil-A**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/chick-fil-a
- **Chili’s** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · casual dining / bar & grill · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/chili-s
- **Chili's Grill & Bar** — Main Terminal · American · Casual dining · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/chili-s-grill-bar
- **Chili's Too**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/chili-s-too
- **Cool River Café** — Main Terminal · Steakhouse · Bar · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/cool-river-caf
- **Cool River Cafe**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/cool-river-cafe
- **Cru Wine Bar** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · wine bar · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/cru-wine-bar
- **Dallas Cowboys Club**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/dallas-cowboys-club
- **Dickey's Barbecue Pit** — Main Terminal · Barbecue · Casual · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/dickey-s-barbecue-pit
- **Dunkin'** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Donuts · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/dunkin
- **Dunkin' Donuts**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/dunkin-donuts
- **Einstein Bros. Bagels**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/einstein-bros-bagels
- **Fly Bar**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/fly-bar
- **Food Court Central Market-style Kiosk** — Main Terminal · Varied · Grab-and-go · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/food-court-central-market-style-kiosk
- **Freshëns** — Main Terminal · Smoothies · Healthy · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/fresh-ns
- **Freshens**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/freshens
- **Hops & Grapes** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · beer / wine bar · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/hops-grapes
- **Hops & Grapes (East)** — Main Terminal · Bar, wine & beer · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/hops-grapes-east
- **Hops & Grapes (West)** — Main Terminal · Bar, wine & beer · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/hops-grapes-west
- **Hudson News Café** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go · Café · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/hudson-news-caf
- **Jason's Deli**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/jason-s-deli
- **Jose Cuervo Tequileria**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/jose-cuervo-tequileria
- **La Madeleine**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/la-madeleine
- **Love Lemonade** — Main Terminal · Beverages · Snacks · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/love-lemonade
- **Love Shack** — main concourse · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/love-shack
- **Machu Wok** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · Asian / Chinese quick-service · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/machu-wok
- **Maggiano’s** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · Italian restaurant · $$$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/maggiano-s
- **McDonald's**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/mcdonald-s
- **Moe’s Southwest Grill** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · Mexican / Southwest quick-service · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/moe-s-southwest-grill
- **Panda Express**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/panda-express
- **Pei Wei**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/pei-wei
- **Pizza Hut**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/pizza-hut
- **Sky Canyon** — DAL terminal · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/sky-canyon
- **Sky Canyon by Stephan Pyles** — Main Terminal · Southwestern · Sit-down · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/sky-canyon-by-stephan-pyles
- **Sky Canyon Grab & Go** — Main Terminal · Texan · Grab-and-go · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/sky-canyon-grab-go
- **Smashburger**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/smashburger
- **Starbucks**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/starbucks
- **Starbucks (East)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/starbucks-east
- **Starbucks (West)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/starbucks-west
- **Texas Marketplace**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/texas-marketplace
- **TGI Friday's**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/tgi-friday-s
- **Urban Taco**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/urban-taco
- **Whataburger**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/whataburger
- **Wingstop**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/restaurants/wingstop

## Lounges (5)

- **Family Lounge** — access: Terminal amenities area
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/lounges/family-lounge
- **Lil' Luv Lounge (Family Lounge)** — Main Terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/lounges/lil-luv-lounge-family-lounge
- **The Club at DAL** — access: Concourse A, Priority Pass + day pass
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/lounges/the-club-at-dal
- **USO Dallas Love Field Center** — Main Terminal · access: Active-duty U.S. military, National Guard, Reserves, Eligible family members · 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. daily
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/lounges/uso-dallas-love-field-center
- **USO Lounge** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · access: active-duty military, military families · 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/lounges/uso-lounge

## Shops (28)

- **ATM / Banking Center** — Main Terminal · Financial services
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/atm-banking-center
- **Creative Kids Stuff** — Main Terminal · Toys
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/creative-kids-stuff
- **Creative Kidstuff**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/creative-kidstuff
- **Dallas Cowboys Club** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · club / retail-style venue
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/dallas-cowboys-club
- **Dallas Sports**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/dallas-sports
- **Desigual**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/desigual
- **Desigual / Fashion Boutique** — Main Terminal · Apparel
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/desigual-fashion-boutique
- **Duty Free Americas Kiosk** — Main Terminal · Duty-free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/duty-free-americas-kiosk
- **Hudson**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/hudson
- **Hudson (Dallas souvenirs)** — Main Terminal · Gifts and souvenirs
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/hudson-dallas-souvenirs
- **Hudson (general news & travel)** — Main Terminal · Newsstand, travel essentials
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/hudson-general-news-travel
- **Hudson News** — Main Terminal · Newsstand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/hudson-news
- **Hudson (tech & travel accessories)** — Main Terminal · Electronics and accessories
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/hudson-tech-travel-accessories
- **Hudson Travel Essentials** — Main Terminal · Travel essentials
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/hudson-travel-essentials
- **InMotion**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/inmotion
- **InMotion Entertainment** — Main Terminal · Electronics
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/inmotion-entertainment
- **L'Occitane**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/l-occitane
- **Love from Texas**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/love-from-texas
- **Natalie Mills**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/natalie-mills
- **Solo**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/solo
- **Tech on the Go** — Main Terminal · Electronics
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/tech-on-the-go
- **Texas Marketplace**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/texas-marketplace
- **Texpress** — Dallas Love Field Terminal · convenience / travel essentials
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/texpress
- **Travel convenience kiosks** — Main Terminal · Automated vending and kiosks
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/travel-convenience-kiosks
- **Travel+Leisure**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/travel-leisure
- **Trio**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/trio
- **UTA Bookstore**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/uta-bookstore
- **XpresSpa**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/shops/xpresspa

## Parking (9)

- **Garage A** — On-site garage · $24/day, 0/hr
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/parking/garage-a
- **Garage B** — On-site garage · $21 covered / $18 roof/day, 0/hr
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/parking/garage-b
- **Garage C** — On-site garage · $21 covered / $20 roof / $30 premium/day, .75/hr
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/parking/garage-c
- **Love Connection Parking** — Remote economy lot
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/parking/love-connection-parking
- **Love Connection Remote Parking** — Surface lot · Off-site remote lot
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/parking/love-connection-remote-parking
- **Private Surface Lots on Mockingbird** — Off-airport parking
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/parking/private-surface-lots-on-mockingbird
- **The Parking Spot Love Field** — Off-airport lot
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/parking/the-parking-spot-love-field
- **Valet Parking** — On-site valet · $35/day, 8/hr
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/parking/valet-parking
- **Valet Parking at Terminal** — Valet · Directly at terminal curb
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/parking/valet-parking-at-terminal

## Ground transport (15)

- **Dallas Area Taxis** — Metered taxi · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/dallas-area-taxis
- **DART Bus Route 31** — Bus · 20-30 min to central Dallas · $2.50 · Every 20-30 min
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/dart-bus-route-31
- **DART Bus Route 524** — Bus · 35-45 min · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/dart-bus-route-524
- **DART Green Line** — Light rail connection via Inwo · 35-45 min · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/dart-green-line
- **DART Love Link 524 Bus to Inwood/Love Field Station** — Bus · 7-10 min to Inwood/Love Field Station · $2.50 · Every 15-20 min
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/dart-love-link-524-bus-to-inwood-love-field-station
- **DART Orange Line** — Light rail connection via Inwo · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/dart-orange-line
- **Hotel and Off-Airport Parking Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-25 min to nearby hotels and lots · Typically included with room or parking · Varies by property, often every 15-30 min
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/hotel-and-off-airport-parking-shuttles
- **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy van · :couch_and_lamp: · 0 · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/hotel-shuttles
- **Love Link Shuttle** — Airport–rail connector bus · :couch_and_lamp: · 0 · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/love-link-shuttle
- **Lyft** — Rideshare · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/lyft
- **Rental Car Center Shuttle** — Airport shuttle · 15-20 min · 0 · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/rental-car-center-shuttle
- **Rideshare Pickup (Uber, Lyft)** — Rideshare · 15-25 min to downtown Dallas · $15-30 · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/rideshare-pickup-uber-lyft
- **Taxi Stand at Terminal Curb** — Taxi · 15-25 min to downtown Dallas · $20-30 · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/taxi-stand-at-terminal-curb
- **Uber** — Rideshare · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/uber
- **Wingz** — Pre-booked rideshare · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp: · :couch_and_lamp:
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dal/transport/wingz

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: The sole security checkpoint serves the entire airport, which can lead to backups, especially Monday mornings. Allocate extra time if you fly Southwest then.
- _Quiet_: Seek out the East Wing near the higher Southwest gates for a quieter spot with more available power outlets, away from busy central food areas.
- _Family_: The children's play area and family lounge are standout features for families traveling through this Southwest-heavy airport.
- _Money_: For longer stays, consider The Parking Spot or Love Connection lots for significant savings over on-site garages.
- _Local_: Grab a burger at Whataburger before you fly, a Texas staple located conveniently near Gates 13 and 16.
- _Avoid_: Rideshare congestion is common directly in front of baggage claim; meet your ride further down the curb where traffic flows better.
- _Insider_: Late-night travelers can find food open in the Concession Village; don’t count on options near your gate.

## Travellers notes mentioning DAL

- [Why frequent flyers at Dallas Love Field lean on off‑airport shuttle parking lots](https://airport.flights/notes/dal-parking) — by Marta Kowalska, 2026-06-20
    Looking beyond the Dallas Love Field garages? Learn when off‑airport shuttle lots beat on‑site parking for price, timing, and peace of mind.

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## Live data

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- https://airport.flights/api/airport/DAL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/dal/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/dal/departures — HTML page with live departures