Three runways define Meacham today: a 2,287-metre concrete main strip, a 1,221-metre asphalt secondary and a third surface long since closed. Fort Worth Meacham International (IATA: FTW, ICAO: KFTW) opened in 1925 and served as the city's airline airport for decades before the jet age moved on without it. It now works as a reliever field just north of downtown, home to corporate aviation, flight schools and maintenance shops, with American Aero, Cornerstone Flight Center and Texas Jet as the on-site FBOs. Meacham is a designated airport of entry, so international business flights can be cleared by U.S. Customs and Border Protection by prior arrangement. Scheduled service and air cargo handling are absent — no freight terminal, no cargo agent, no freighter operation. Shippers use Fort Worth Alliance (AFW), a dedicated freight and industrial airport minutes to the north, or Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) about half an hour east.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is FTW. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport located?▼

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is located in Fort Worth, US.

What is the ICAO code of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is KFTW. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport?▼

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is at an elevation of 216 meters (710 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

32.81980, -97.36240

216 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 10 September 2026

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