Addison Airport: Three FBOs, No Landing Fees and One 7,203 Foot Runway

Addison Airport (ADS) is the business aviation field in north Dallas: nine miles north of downtown by FAA data, one 7,203 foot runway, and three FBOs. It is owned by the Town of Addison and charges no landing fees, according to the airport’s own information page. This guide covers who runs the field, the runway and noise rules, each FBO, how Addison compares with Dallas Love Field and DFW, and what the routes from Dallas cost.

Where Addison Airport Is and Who Uses It

The Addison Airport website places the field in the North Dallas Business District, and says it has focused on business aviation since 1957. FAA data via AirNav lists it as publicly owned by the Town of Addison, open to the public, and 9 miles north of Dallas. The airport’s general information page counts nearly 600 based aircraft, over 120,000 operations a year and more than 70 aircraft-related businesses on the field.

That mix explains the feel of the place. FAA data via AirNav lists three FBOs plus a maintenance shop and a flight school, so private jets, based corporate aircraft and training traffic share one runway. The field opened in November 1956 by the FAA record, and the airport’s site dates its business aviation focus to 1957.

Getting Around the Field

The control tower is at 16000 Dooley Road, and the management office is at 4545 Jimmy Doolittle Drive, open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the airport’s website. Its operations desk is 972-533-6286. Passengers rarely need either: your charter provider gives you the FBO, the tail number and a meeting point. FAA data via AirNav lists Jet A and 100LL fuel on the field.

Who Owns and Manages It

The Town of Addison owns the airport, and the airport’s management office is on Jimmy Doolittle Drive in Addison. The airport publishes a master plan, a 20 year planning document, and its site reports that the Town Council received a third update in July 2026. Because the town is the landlord, the FBO leases are public business: in 2020 the town extended Atlantic Aviation’s lease by 40 years, according to Atlantic.

Why Private Flyers Choose It

Addison sits inside the North Dallas Business District and focuses on business aviation, which puts you at a private terminal from the first minute. For a passenger the usual routine is simple: a car to the FBO, a short walk to the aircraft, no security queue. If you are staying in the Dallas hotel districts, see our guide to the best luxury hotels in Dallas before you choose which airport to land at.

Runway and Rules

Addison has one runway. FAA data via AirNav gives the details:

Item	Detail	Source
Runway 16/34	7,203 x 100 ft, asphalt, grooved	FAA data via AirNav, November 2026
Runway 16 landing distance available	6,224 ft (979 ft displaced threshold)	FAA data via AirNav, November 2026
Runway 34 landing distance available	6,431 ft (772 ft displaced threshold)	FAA data via AirNav, November 2026
Arresting system	EMAS at the Runway 16 end	FAA data via AirNav, November 2026
Tower hours	0600 to 2200 local	FAA data via AirNav, November 2026

A 100 foot wide runway with over 6,200 feet of landing distance handles the light, midsize, super midsize and most large cabin jets used on the routes below. For how runway length relates to aircraft size, see our guide to how much runway a private jet needs.

Tower Hours

FAA data via AirNav lists Addison Tower and Addison Ground at 0600 to 2200 local (2026). The airport’s general information page gives the matching closure, 2200 to 0600 local, when pilots use the common frequency on 126.0 MHz. A late arrival is therefore possible, but it happens without the tower, and your charter provider will plan around it.

Noise Abatement

Noise sensitive areas surround the airport. FAA data via AirNav carries a remark asking pilots to use NBAA standard noise abatement procedures and noting that touch and go training needs the airport manager’s approval. The airport also runs a Good Neighbor Program with a noise concern hotline (972-392-4869) and a reporting app. None of this limits which passengers can use the field; it affects how crews depart.

Customs

FAA data via AirNav lists Addison as a US Customs user fee airport and gives CBP office hours of Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., on 214-208-3636 (2026). The airport’s general information page advertises 24-hour U.S. Customs services on the same number. If you are flying in from abroad outside office hours, ask your FBO how the arrival will be handled before you commit to the schedule.

Addison Airport FBOs

An FBO is the private terminal where you meet the aircraft. Your charter provider or broker usually chooses it, but you can ask for a specific one. The airport lists three:

• Atlantic Aviation. FAA data via AirNav gives 972-713-7000. In September 2020 Atlantic announced a $15 million expansion with a 40 year lease extension, a new 28,600 square foot hangar for large cabin aircraft, and renovations to two existing hangars and the FBO lobby, done in phases (Atlantic Aviation, September 24, 2020).
• Million Air Dallas. The Addison member of the Million Air network, listed by FAA data via AirNav with phone 972-248-1600 and a toll-free line, 800-248-1602.
• Galaxy FBO. At 15625 Addison Road, open 24 hours a day, with Wi-Fi on the ramp, air stairs, a crew lounge, shower and snooze room, onsite car rental and a refreshments bar, according to its own page. Its hangars measure 237 x 133 ft, 297 x 133 ft and 297 x 133 ft, with about 7 acres of ramp. It lists Air Elite and IS-BAH Stage 2 status among its accreditations.

FAA data via AirNav also lists Cutter Aviation for maintenance. Fuel prices change daily and the FBOs post their own; ask your provider rather than relying on a posted price.

How to Choose Between the Three

For a passenger the three differ less than the names suggest. Galaxy states 24 hour service and a centralized hotel booking and concierge service on its page. Atlantic announced new large cabin hangar space in 2020, which matters if the aircraft stays overnight. All three sell Jet A, according to FAA data via AirNav. If the aircraft belongs to a charter provider, the FBO is usually decided by that provider’s contract fuel and handling arrangements, so ask for your preference when you request the quote and treat the answer as a negotiable detail rather than a fixed rule.

Fees for handling, parking and overnight stays are set by each FBO and passed on in a charter quote. Our guide to what it costs to land a private plane explains how those charges work. The absence of a landing fee at Addison removes only one line from that bill.

Addison vs Love Field vs DFW

Dallas has three airports that matter for a private flight: Addison, Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International. The table uses FAA data via AirNav, November 2026.

	Addison (ADS)	Dallas Love Field (DAL)	DFW (DFW)	Source
Distance from city	9 miles north of Dallas	5 miles northwest of Dallas	12 miles northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth	FAA data via AirNav
Longest runway	7,203 x 100 ft	8,800 x 150 ft	13,401 x 200 ft	FAA data via AirNav
Owner	Town of Addison	City of Dallas	Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth	FAA data via AirNav
FBOs listed	Atlantic, Million Air, Galaxy	Atlantic, Business Jet, Jet Aviation, Signature (four terminals)	DFW Corporate Aviation	FAA data via AirNav
Noise or hours remark	NBAA procedures; tower 0600 to 2200	Jets over 12,500 lb use Runway 13R/31L from 2100 to 0600	General aviation 0000 to 0500 needs prior permission	FAA data via AirNav

Love Field has the longer runways and more FBOs, and is closer to downtown. DFW has by far the longest runways, but the FAA record lists prior permission rules for general aviation between 0000 and 0500 and for operations in the central terminal area. Addison’s case rests on its business aviation focus, three FBOs to choose from, and no landing fee. The choice usually comes down to where you are going and where you are coming from, so tell your charter provider both airports and compare the quote and the drive.

What the Runway Numbers Mean

Runway length on paper is not the figure that matters. The landing distance available at Addison is shorter than the 7,203 foot pavement because of the displaced thresholds: 6,224 feet landing on Runway 16 and 6,431 feet on Runway 34. Love Field’s longest runway is 8,800 x 150 ft and its second is 7,752 x 150 ft, per the same FAA data. DFW’s seven runways run from 8,500 to 13,401 feet. For a midsize or super midsize jet on a route like Dallas to Los Angeles, all three airports are long enough. For anything heavier, ask your provider to match the specific aircraft against the runway.

Night Operations at the Three Airports

The three fields treat late arrivals differently. At Addison the tower closes from 2200 to 0600 local and the field stays open on the common frequency. At Love Field the FAA record asks jets and aircraft over 12,500 pounds to use Runway 13R/31L between 2100 and 0600 local, with no curfew listed. At DFW, three of the runways are closed from 2200 to 0600 except by prior permission. If your schedule runs late, say so when you request a quote.

Which Dallas Airport Is Best for a Private Flight?

For trips that start or end in north Dallas, ADS is the natural choice: the FAA record puts it 9 miles north of Dallas. For downtown, Love Field is closer at 5 miles. DFW is the field with the runways for the largest aircraft. Our private jet charter guide explains how quotes differ by aircraft and by airport.

Routes From Addison

These are calculated from the great circle distance and manufacturer cruise speeds, with 2026 hourly rates. Each page shows every jet size and the empty return.

Route	Distance	Flight time	Flight time cost
Dallas to New York	1,191 nm	3 h 10 min (midsize)	$12,600 to $22,200
Dallas to Las Vegas	925 nm	2 h 30 min (midsize)	$10,000 to $17,500
Dallas to Los Angeles	1,084 nm	2 h 55 min (midsize)	$11,600 to $20,500
Dallas to Aspen	619 nm	1 h 45 min (midsize)	$7,000 to $12,300

All four routes are within the range of a midsize jet without a fuel stop, and each is priced from Addison or Love Field. The cost column is the flight time cost only; it is not the all-in price of a trip. Landing, handling, catering and the empty return leg can change the quote, and each route page sets out the one-way and round-trip figures by jet size. Dallas to Aspen is the shortest and the cheapest of the four on these figures, and Dallas to New York the longest.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Addison from Dallas Fort Worth airport?

Addison Airport is in the North Dallas Business District, 9 miles north of Dallas by FAA data via AirNav. DFW lies west, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Drive time depends on traffic and the route you take, so check a live map for your day and hour before you leave.

Can you charter a private jet from Addison Airport?

Yes. Addison is a public use business aviation airport with three FBOs, and charter providers fly from it every day. You request a quote for your route and dates, and the provider chooses the aircraft and the FBO, which you can ask to change.

Does Addison Airport charge landing fees?

No. The airport's general information page says there are no landing fees. FBOs still charge for handling, parking and overnight stays, and those charges appear in a charter quote.

How long is the runway at Addison Airport?

Runway 16/34 is 7,203 feet long and 100 feet wide, with landing distance available of 6,224 feet on Runway 16 and 6,431 feet on Runway 34, according to FAA data via AirNav. That is enough for light, midsize and most large cabin jets.

Is there customs at Addison Airport?

Yes. FAA data via AirNav lists it as a US Customs user fee airport with CBP office hours of Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The airport's information page advertises 24-hour customs services. Both list 214-208-3636, so ask your FBO how an arrival outside office hours is handled.

Sources

• FAA data via AirNav, Addison Airport (KADS), airnav.com/airport/KADS, checked November 2026
• FAA data via AirNav, Dallas Love Field (KDAL), airnav.com/airport/KDAL, checked November 2026
• FAA data via AirNav, Dallas/Fort Worth International (KDFW), airnav.com/airport/KDFW, checked November 2026
• Addison Airport, home page, addisonairport.net, checked November 2026
• Addison Airport, general information page, addisonairport.net/general-information, checked November 2026
• Atlantic Aviation, Addison, Texas plans major expansion, atlanticaviation.com, September 24, 2020
• Galaxy FBO, Addison Airport (KADS), galaxyfbo.com/locations/kads/, checked November 2026
• Wijet route data, great circle distances and 2026 hourly rates (see each route page), wijet.com