Air carriers from around the globe benefit from DFW’s competitive advantages:
Almost 65 percent of all international air cargo in Texas is handled at DFW
More than 50 million consumers can be reached within 24 hours by truck
98 percent of the U.S. population can be reached via truck within 48 hours or less
Four hours or less by air from every major North American market, with nonstop service to more than 170 destinations worldwide
Located at a transshipping crossroads with superior air, road and rail access to major international markets
98 percent of all international perishable shipments are cleared within two hours by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Most other shipments clear U.S. Customs within four hours of arrival
Full-range logistics support resources including freight forwarders, customs brokers, third-party logistics companies and trucking firms are located on or near Airport property
Almost 3 million square feet of cargo facilities on site, including ramp parking for 11 747-400 aircraft
A380 and other next generation aircraft can be handled
24-hour-a-day/seven-day-a-week operations
Ease of highway access for trucking
Continual investment in facilities and infrastructure
