DOMESTIC EVENT NOTICE

DALLAS/FORT WORTH METROPLEX

JUNE 7 - JULY 19, 2026

Purpose

1. In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Special Air Traffic procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.
2. These procedures will be in effect the date of each match and possibly one (1) to two (2) days preceding or following the match date.
3. Operators should frequently monitor the official FAA event page for real-time adjustments and updates at: www.faa.gov/fifaworldcup2026.

FIFA 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth Match Schedule

Table 1: Match Schedule and Estimated Traffic Demands

Special Air Traffic Procedure and Safety Program

1. Designated Operational Airports
   The special procedures outlined in this notice apply directly to operations at the following regional airports:
   1. KDFW - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
   2. KDAL - Dallas Love Field, Dallas, TX
   3. KAFW - Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, TX
   4. KFWS - Fort Worth Spinks Airport, Fort Worth, TX
   5. KADS - Addison Airport, Addison, TX
   6. KRBD - Dallas Executive Airport, Dallas, TX
   7. KGPM - Grand Prairie Municipal Airport, Grand Prairie, TX
   8. KGKY - Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, TX
   9. KHQZ - Mesquite Metro Airport, Mesquite, TX
   10. KNFW - NAS Fort Worth JRB/Carswell Field, Fort Worth, TX
   11. KTKI - McKinney National Airport, McKinney, TX
   12. KDTO - Denton Enterprise Airport, Denton, TX
   13. KFTW - Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth, TX
2. Airport Field Constraints and Ramp Space
   1. All pilots and operators are strongly encouraged to contact their servicing Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) prior to departure to ensure availability for both overnight parking and passenger handling. FBO’s or local Airport Authorities may implement a PPR or other reservation program.
   2. For comprehensive local airfield requirements, operators must review specific airport NOTAMs and maintain contact with the preferred FBO or local Airport Authority.
   3. Many other surrounding airports, particularly those within a 60 NM radius of KDFW, project a substantial increase in operations; parking at these locations may become unavailable.
   4. These surrounding auxiliary fields may implement more stringent requirements for itinerant aircraft due to constrained ramp space and support resources.
3. VFR Traffic Restrictions
   1. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Special Air Traffic Procedures apply fully to VFR air traffic.
   2. Due to high traffic saturation in the DFW Metroplex, VFR arrivals should anticipate lengthy delays during peak match windows.
   3. VFR departures operating out of the DFW Metroplex must not expect to obtain an airborne pickup of an IFR clearance within 200 NM of their point of departure.
   4. Local aviation activities, to include practice approaches, touch-and-goes, flight following services, and pilot training operations at Metroplex fields will be extremely limited or completely curtailed.
4. Security Provisions
   1. Special security provisions will be enforced for this event, including Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), mandatory two-way radio communication, and discrete transponder code requirements.
   2. Airspace access to specific airports within the lateral limits of the TFR may be restricted.
   3. TFR details are normally disseminated via FDC NOTAM three (3) to five (5) days prior to the designated match event.
   4. Once officially published, text and graphic depictions of the flight restrictions can be found online at: http://tfr.faa.gov.
5. Traffic Management Initiatives (TMI)
   1. Traffic management initiatives will be utilized when regional arrival rates exceed localized airport acceptance capacity.
   2. Operators must prepare for potential airborne holding, routing changes, or Expect Departure Clearance Times (EDCTs) issued for all domestic IFR arrivals into the designated airports.
   3. To maintain system integrity and eliminate delays, no airborne IFR filing (airfiles) or airborne changes of destination will be accepted within 200 NM of the DFW Metroplex, except in a declared emergency situation.
   4. Duplicate flight plans utilizing the same time and call sign to multiple airport destinations are subject to immediate removal from the system.

Arrival Corner Management & Internal Routing

1. System Coordination
   To ensure an orderly flow into the DFW Metroplex during FIFA World Cup match events, Fort Worth ARTCC (ZFW) and Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON (D10) will utilize the following arrival corner management and routing procedures during periods of increased traffic demand.
   1. IFR aircraft arriving into the Metroplex can expect to be routed via designated corner fixes during periods of increased traffic demand.

Table 2: Potential Arrival Gate Restrictions and Associated Reroute Corners

Figure 1: ZFW 2026 World Cup Reroute Traffic Flow Map

2. Route Sequences

Pilots can expect the specific routing combinations below corresponding to the assigned arrival corner indicated in the matrix and diagram:

a. UKW (Northwest) Corner Diversions

(1) Diverted via BYP to DAL:

(a) SSLID..RUBBR.CRIKT1 (DAL North) (RNAV)

(b) HIBIL3 (DAL South) (RNAV)

(c) IRW.FINGR1 (NON-RNAV)

(2) Diverted via BYP to East Satellites (ESATS):

(a) AXXEE.SLANT3 (RNAV)

(b) ADM.SASIE8 (NON-RNAV)

(3) Diverted via JEN to DAL:

(a) PHILS..BGTOE.DRYYE2 (DAL North) (RNAV)

(b) BACHR4 (DAL South) (RNAV)

(4) Diverted via JEN to East Satellites (ESATS): PHILS..BGTOE.SWVAY4 (RNAV)

b. BYP (Northeast) Corner Diversions

(1) Diverted via UKW to West Satellites (WSATS):

(a) FAWNT.WESAT3 (RNAV)

(b) MOOSE..MOTZA.MOTZA1 (NON-RNAV)

(2) Diverted via CQY to West Satellites (WSATS):

(a) EIC..FZT..DODJE.REEKO3 (RNAV)

(b) EIC..CQY.DODJE6 (NON-RNAV)

c. JEN (Southwest) Corner Diversions

(1) Diverted via UKW to East Satellites (ESATS):

(a) HNKER.HERBZ2 (DFW North) (RNAV)

(b) JFRYES (DFW South) (RNAV)

(c) TURKI.GREGS1 (NON-RNAV)

(2) Diverted via CQY to East Satellites (ESATS):

(a) ACT..GNL..FIATT.EESAT4 (DAL North) (RNAV)

(b) LOADS4 (DAL South) (RNAV)

(c) ACT.YEAGR4 (NON-RNAV)

d. CQY (Southeast) Corner Diversions

(1) Diverted via BYP to West Satellites (WSATS):

(a) TXK..RRONY.TRUUK3 (RNAV)

(b) TXK.SASIE8 (NON-RNAV)

(2) Diverted via JEN to West Satellites (WSATS): ACT..FOSSL.LIKES4 (RNAV)

3. Flight Plan Filing and Routing Requirements

a. IFR aircraft arriving and departing the DFW Metroplex must file and expect to be routed via published RNAV arrival and departure procedures.

b. If weather or other systemic constraints preclude the use of primary RNAV routes, operators must refer to the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) Advisory page for real-time routing adjustments: https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/advAdvisoryForm.

c. To ensure proper processing and automation lead-time, all flight plans must be filed at least four (4) hours prior to departure.

d. Comprehensive and up-to-date regional airport diagrams remain available via the standard FAA Aeronav portal at: http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/.

Contact Information

1. For further operational information or traffic management questions regarding these special event restrictions, contact the following facilities directly:

a. FAA Fort Worth ARTCC (ZFW) Traffic Management Unit: 817-858-7537

b. Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON (D10) Traffic Management Unit: 972-615-2541