DFW Airport Guide

DFW Airport is open 24-hours a day, so you can arrive at any time in advance of your flight. During the night, some sections of the terminals may be closed or unavailable, such as some shops or eateries. Plan ahead in advance to know what to expect.

TSA at DFW Airport will close for a period of time overnight, but the actual times may vary by terminal, and even the time of year. You may need to stay in, or return to, landside areas of the airport while security is closed.

Curbside check in is available at DFW Airport, but you should check with the airline you’re flying with if the service is available to you. Details of where curbside check in can be found will come from your airline or the airport’s website.

There are no lockers at DFW Airport. If you have belongings or luggage to store for a while before your flight, you will need to look at offsite options – of which there are plenty to choose from.

Per local laws, smoking inside DFW Airport buildings is prohibited, but there are smoking areas near the entrances to each terminal. As these are landside smoking areas, you will need to go through security after to reach the departure lounge and your flight.

You’ll find a great selection of restaurants and eateries in DFW Airport split across all the terminals – with some before security and others after. With such a vast choice, from the boar’s Head Deli to Panda Express, and Decanted to Whisk & Bowl, all cuisines, food styles, and budgets are accounted for.

WiFi at DFW Airport is free to all travelers throughout the terminals. Whether you have work to do or want to catch up with a friend before your flight, you’ll have no problems getting connected.

American Airlines operates out of all five terminals at DFW Airport. Check your flight details carefully to make sure you go to the right terminal on the day of your flight to avoid potential delays.