Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, general aviation airport in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is an airfield located about 5 miles north of downtown Fort Worth, spanning roughly 900 acres. It features two concrete runways equipped with lighting and instrument landing systems, multiple hangars ranging from small to very large, and two full-service companies providing fueling, maintenance, and repair services.
The airport opened in 1925 with grass and dirt runways and was named in 1927 to honor a former mayor. It served as a key hub for mail and passenger service in the late 1920s, hosting famous aviators like Charles Lindbergh.
The airport's name honors a former mayor who supported its development in the 1920s. Visitors today can explore two museums on site that display aircraft from different eras and tell the story of aviation in the region.
The airport is easily accessible via North Main Street and Meacham Boulevard, connecting to Interstate 35W and Highway 183. Public buses run along nearby routes, and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft operate directly to the airport.
The airport is home to a historic 1933 hangar featuring Art Deco design and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Vintage Flying Museum displays restored warbirds including a B-26K bomber and C-47 transport plane from World War II.
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