Texas Airport Map

About Texas Airport Map

Explore the location of airports in Texas map with connecting road network.

Major Airports of Texas

Airport Name	IATA / FAA Code	County	Type / Role	2024–2025 Enplanements (approx.)	Runways (longest ft)	Key Operators / Notes
Dallas/Fort Worth International	DFW / KDFW	Tarrant & Dallas	Large Hub / International	≈ 81.7 million	7 runways – longest 13,401 ft	2nd busiest U.S. airport, American Airlines main hub
George Bush Intercontinental	IAH / KIAH	Harris	Large Hub / International	≈ 46.0 million	5 runways – longest 12,001 ft	United Airlines hub, major cargo gateway
William P. Hobby	HOU / KHOU	Harris	Medium Hub	≈ 15.5 million	2 runways – longest 7,602 ft	Southwest Airlines focus city, domestic emphasis
Austin-Bergstrom International	AUS / KAUS	Travis	Medium Hub	≈ 24.0 million	2 runways – longest 12,250 ft	Fastest-growing large airport in U.S. 2022–2025
San Antonio International	SAT / KSAT	Bexar	Medium Hub	≈ 10.8 million	3 runways – longest 8,502 ft	Southwest & American focus, military influence nearby
El Paso International	ELP / KELP	El Paso	Small Hub	≈ 4.1 million	3 runways – longest 12,022 ft	Southwest focus, border gateway
Lubbock Preston Smith International	LBB / KLBB	Lubbock	Small Hub	≈ 2.1 million	2 runways – longest 11,500 ft	Southwest & American focus, Texas Tech influence
Valley International (Harlingen)	HRL / KHRL	Cameron	Non-hub primary	≈ 1.3 million	2 runways – longest 8,000 ft	Southwest & United Express, serves South Padre Island
McAllen Miller International	MFE / KMFE	Hidalgo	Non-hub primary	≈ 2.8 million	2 runways – longest 8,000 ft	Fast-growing, American & United focus, RGV gateway
Addison Airport	ADS / KADS	Dallas	Reliever / GA	≈ 220,000 operations	2 runways – longest 7,303 ft	Busiest GA airport in Texas, business aviation hub
Dallas Love Field	DAL / KDAL	Dallas	Medium Hub	≈ 19.5 million	3 runways – longest 7,752 ft	Southwest Airlines headquarters & focus city
Dyess Air Force Base	DYS / KDYS	Taylor	Military	N/A (military ops)	1 runway – 13,500 ft	B-1B Lancer bombers, Air Force Global Strike Command
Fort Bliss / El Paso Intl (shared)	—	El Paso	Military / Joint Use	N/A	Multiple runways	Army air defense & aviation training
Scholes International (Galveston)	GLS / KGLS	Galveston	General Aviation / Regional	≈ 100,000 operations	2 runways – longest 9,001 ft	Coastal GA, flight training, tourism
Stinson Municipal (San Antonio)	SSF / KSSF	Bexar	Reliever / GA	≈ 150,000 operations	2 runways – longest 5,009 ft	Historic airport, flight training, reliever for SAT

Airports of Texas

Flying in and around Texas happens a lot - this part of the country hosts a huge number of active airfields. Over 1,400 spots open to public or private use operate here, making it lead across America by sheer count. Moving people, goods, troops, pilots for fun, and flights for travel relies heavily on what links everything across skyways. By the start of 2026, more than 200 million travelers went through Texas airports every year. Air travel in the state played a major role across the U.S. at that time.

The Major Hub Airports

At over 81.7 million travelers through 2025, DFW Airport leads all airports across Texas while ranking second nationwide in overall activity. Serving primarily as a main connection point for American Airlines, it operates seven active runways - among them the longest stretches nearly 13,401 feet in length. Just behind it in size, Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport handles roughly 46 million visitors each year. Largest hub of United Airlines sits here, while global cargo operations move through it heavily. Over at Hobby Airport - also in Houston - around 15.5 million travelers passed through recently, making it central for Southwest Airlines flights.

Fast-Growing Regional Airports

Passenger numbers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport climbed fast - reaching around 24 million by 2025. Not far off, San Antonio International saw nearly 10.8 million travelers pass through while growing stronger as a hub for troops and vacationers alike. Over at Dallas Love Field, activity totaled close to 19.5 million people moving through. This airport still anchors Southwest Airlines, acting both as main office and busiest operational hub. One step into ELP, and the rhythm of travel begins - this airport near the New Mexico line handles over six million people every year, linking El Paso to the world. Far to the north, LBB hums with similar energy, guiding flyers through West Texas with steady pace and growing reach. Together, they shape a network where journeys cross state lines without pause.

General Aviation and Reliever Airports

In Texas, flights happen more than anywhere else in the U.S. Near Dallas, Addison Airport (ADS) operates non-stop, clocking up close to 220,000 flights each year. Elsewhere around the state, movement stays high - San Antonio’s Stinson field sees steady flow, while Galveston’s Scholes airport follows a similar rhythm. Even farther north, McKinney National Airport (TKI) contributes to the pattern across the region. From small fields to busy hubs, these airports handle business flights, pilot training, medical airlifts, plus private pleasure trips around Florida.

Military and Joint-Use Airports

Across Texas, large military airfields connect to public roads. At Dyess Air Force Base, near Abilene, B-1B Lancasters fly under command orders. Nearby, Joint Base San Antonio stretches over three major installations - Randolph, Lackland, and Fort Sam Houston - handling flight schooling and healthcare tasks alike. Farther west, Sheppard AFB handles flight training at scale, located in Wichita Falls. Not far off, Laughlin AFB supports new pilots learning flight skills in Del Rio. Most of these areas handle regular air travel too, thanks to shared-use deals.

Current Trends and Future Outlook

By 2026, Texas airport traffic rebounded sharply after the pandemic - Austin jumped, San Antonio followed, while smaller fields gained even faster. Construction now moves on fresh terminals at AUS and SAT, along with longer runways at various sites, aimed at managing rising travel needs. Over 1.2 million workers depend on air transportation here, while yearly economic output from it crosses into hundreds of billions. Even as populations rise, global commerce spreads, and space activity grows at SpaceX Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas airports likely keep moving upward until late in the decade.