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Addison Airport

Dallas, United States

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Location

Dallas · TX · United States

Position

32.969°, -96.836° · 644 ft elev.

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North Dallas's premier general aviation and business airport.

Opened

1955

Location

Addison (Dallas), United States

Addison Airport (ADS/KADS) is a public general aviation airport located in Addison, Texas, a suburb approximately 15 miles north of downtown Dallas. It is owned and operated by the Town of Addison and serves as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States by aircraft operations. The airport covers approximately 800 acres and features two runways, supporting a wide range of operations including corporate jet traffic, charter flights, flight training, and private aviation. It does not offer scheduled commercial airline service. Addison Airport is a significant economic driver for the region, hosting numerous fixed-base operators (FBOs), aircraft maintenance facilities, and aviation businesses. Its proximity to the Dallas North Tollway and major business corridors makes it a preferred destination for corporate travelers visiting the Dallas metro area.

Terminals

Addison Airport has no commercial passenger terminal; it is served by multiple fixed-base operators (FBOs) that provide facilities for general aviation and charter passengers.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible by car via the Dallas North Tollway and nearby major roads, with rental car services available through on-site FBOs.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Addison Airport; the facility primarily serves private, corporate, and charter aviation.

Notable facts

›Addison Airport consistently ranks among the top 25 busiest general aviation airports in the United States by total aircraft operations.
›The airport features two runways: Runway 15/33 (7,202 feet) and Runway 18/36 (4,004 feet).
›It is owned and operated by the Town of Addison, Texas.
›The airport does not have a control tower; operations are conducted using a CTAF/UNICOM frequency.
›Addison Airport hosts multiple FBOs providing fueling, hangars, and concierge services for business aviation.

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Addison Airport is a public airport in Addison, in Dallas County, Texas, United States, 9 mi north of downtown Dallas. It opened in 1954 and was purchased by the town of Addison in 1976.

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Latest news

AddisonTX.gov· 10/19/2026

Council Approves Next Phase of Addison Airport Improvements

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WFAA· 9/17/2026

Addison Airport to hold emergency exercise

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AddisonTX.gov· 4/13/2026

Airport Director Shares First Quarter Updates

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Business Airport International· 6/5/2026

West Star Aviation opens maintenance facility in Addison, Texas

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FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth· 1/9/2026

No one injured in emergency landing at Addison Airport

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The Business Journals· 6/29/2026

McKinney tourism, Addison Airport, Anna retail center in spotlight

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Addison Airport

Public airport in Dallas County, Texas, US

Addison Airport is a public airport in Addison, in Dallas County, Texas, United States, 9 mi north of downtown Dallas. It opened in 1954 and was purchased by the town of Addison in 1976.

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