Howdy, Neighbor!
Since 2012, Dallas Love Field has engaged community members through the Good Neighbor Program.
Our latest newsletter shares some exciting new initiatives, including our award-winning Crossfield Taxiway Replacement Program, a major airfield transformation project designed to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and prepare the airport for future expansion. We are pretty excited, and we know you will be too!
Fasten your seatbelts and join us as we take flight to newer heights.
Join the City of Dallas – Department of Aviation on TUESDAY, JULY 15, for the fourth public open house of the Dallas Love Field Master Plan: Love What’s Next. This will be a come-and-go walkthrough covering the evaluation of shortlisted alternatives and identification of the Preferred Airport Development Plan led by DAL representatives.
- DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
- TIME: Open to the public between 5:00-7:30 p.m. CST
- PLACE: Frontiers of Flight Museum (6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209)
To learn more about the project visit dallovewhatsnext.com.
 New Ride Smart, Arrive Safe Initiative
Putting the public first is the goal behind a new program called Ride Smart,
Arrive Safe.
“This initiative is focused on educating the traveling public on safe practices when using ride-share services and other transportation-for-hire options at
Dallas Love Field,” Code Enforcement Supervisor Paul Price explained. “The program will provide actionable guidance to help passengers protect themselves, avoid price gouging, and report any suspicious activity.”
 Lease Agreement with Southwest Airlines Extended
Southwest Airlines will continue its base of operations at Dallas Love Field until at least 2040. The Dallas City Council recently voted in favor of the lease extension.
“I want to express my gratitude and congratulations to you and the entire Aviation Department for your exceptional work leading to the unanimous approval of the 2028 Airline Use and Lease Agreement at Dallas Love Field,” Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert wrote in an email addressed to Aviation Director Patrick Carreno. “Your dedication to upholding Dallas’ commitment to Service First, Now! has been evident throughout this process, demonstrating a relentless focus on delivering value and excellence to our Love Field passengers and our Southwest Airlines partners.”
 Crossfield Taxiway Program Wins Award
The Crossfield Taxiway Replacement Program, a major airfield transformation project designed to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and prepare the airport for future expansion, is an award winner.
The runway remodel was recently selected as a 2025 Airport Business Project of the Year in the Runway/Ramp category by Airport Business, a publication that focuses on the aviation industry.
“This project addresses a significant milestone for the Department of Aviation on the airfield and its operational functionality,” Assistant Director of Capital Infrastructure and Development Vincent Lewis said. “It allows for an ideal traversing of the aircrafts (commercial and private) to both sides of the airfield for use of both runways as needed.”
The undertaking, completed in early 2025, replaced an outdated midfield
taxiway with two new dual crossfield taxiways that align perpendicular to
Runways 13R-31L and 13L-31R.
DAS Wins Award Through Partnership with DISD
Dallas Airport System received the “Luminary Award - Dedication to
Excellence” from the Dallas Independent School District’s (DISD)
Workforce Development and Employer Relations department during its first annual “Change the Stars” banquet on June 17.
The event, held in the Flight Deck Conference Center, celebrated the
organizations that partner with the DISD to provide students with mentorship, internship, and employment opportunities.
Sustainability Master Plan Unveiled
Summer Internships Kickoff
As we invest in tomorrow's aviation industry leaders, eight brilliant university students have begun their nine-week internships at Dallas Love Field across several departments, including Airport Development, Landslide Operations, Procurement, Emergency Operations, Airport Operations, Community Engagement, Real Estate, and Environmental.
The students hail from some of the nation's top universities, including Hampton, Purdue, University of North Texas, LeTourneau, University of Oklahoma, Texas Christian University, and Florida International University.
Career Days and Airport Tours
The Community Engagement team continuously visits local schools and gives students an up-close look at different aviation career paths. The team also hosts students and community members at the airport for behind-the-scenes tours. If you're interested in one of these services for your organization or group, please contact us at .
Always Improving
From rebuilding runways to connecting area sidewalks, there's always something going on at DAL! We've created a spot for you to keep up with ongoing and upcoming capital projects.
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