Addison Airport (ADS)
Addison Airport (ADS) is a single runway, multi-use airport located just 10 miles northeast of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and six miles north of Dallas Love Field Airport. It provides a convenient alternative for corporate and business aviation. It is also home to numerous flight schools, and on any given day, the airport provides services to aircraft ranging from Cessna 150's to corporate jets on their single runway.
The airspace at ADS is Class D with a ceiling up to but not including 3,000’ MSL. ADS underlies Dallas-FT Worth Class B airspace. (Refer to Sectional Chart). View a printable Pilot Handbook of the ADS information found on this Web page.
Know Before You Go
- Full length parallel TWY A runs east of the single RWY at ADS.
- Presently, most businesses and FBOs are located on the east side of the airport. (Future airport plans include facilities on the west side.)
- Arriving at ADS is somewhat complicated due to airspace requirements and adjacent airports.
- All 9 hot spots are all attributable to one single issue – the distance between the RWY and TWY A.
- Due to the airport configuration and Runway Safety Area (RSA) requirements, it is impossible for aircraft to clear the RWY without entering the TWY.
- Aircraft exiting the RWY will enter TWY A. This is standard procedure at ADS.
- ADS TWR has developed procedures and practices to accommodate this issue.
- Extra attention to Ground Control instructions is warranted.
- If ever in doubt, ask the TWR.
Below find various ADS-specific information and things to be aware of, as well as general information to inform your preflight planning. This will be reviewed quarterly and updated as needed. This information is to supplement the From the Flight Deck Videos that are produced by the FAA Runway Safety Group. Here you will also find information provided by the local air traffic controllers at the airport where you intend to fly. The information is subject to change. Not for navigation or legal* pre-flight action. Always refer to official pre-flight materials such as, but not limited to, NOTAMs, airport diagrams, VFR charts and airport construction notices for the latest airport-specific details.
ADS Tower Operates 0600L to 2200L - Daily
Administrative Office Open 0700L to 1530L – M through F
Business Phone 972-628-2401
Hot Spots
HS 1 TWY A and RWY 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to
the edge of TWY A.
HS 2 TWY J and RWY 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to
the edge of TWY A.
HS 3 TWY H and RWY 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to
the edge of TWY A.
HS 4 TWY G and RWY 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to
the edge of TWY A.
HS 5 TWY F and RWY 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to
the edge of TWY A.
HS 6 TWY E and RWY 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to
the edge of TWY A.
HS 7 TWY D and RWY 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to
the edge of TWY A.
HS 8 TWY C and RWY 16–34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to
the edge of TWY A.
HS 9 TWY A and RWY End 34. Holding Position Markings have been moved back to
the edge of TWY A prior to turn off parallel TWY.
Wrong Surface Landing
- Note that parallel, full length TWYs like TWY A can be mistaken as the RWY. Remember that RWYs have “white” markings. TWY markings are yellow.
Additional Cautions
- Numerous 200’ buildings within 1 mile east and south of airport.
- Transmission towers and water tanks west of Airport.
- Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) RWY 13L/13R arrivals overfly ADS at 3,000’.
- Air Park – Dallas Airport (KF69) is near ADS.
- After dark, the airport is difficult to identify at night due its location in the middle of an industrial park and surrounded by residential areas. Ambient lighting, from major roads and highways also make locating the airport difficult.
- Do not hesitate to let ATC know that you are having difficulty finding the airport.
- Noise sensitive areas surround airport. Pilots req to use NBAA std noise procedures.
The following is local airport specific Information that your TWR Controllers want to pass along.
Ground
- If you need to conduct a high-speed taxi or run up, contact Ground Control (GC) for designated locations.
- RWY 16/34 has run-up areas, Inquire with GC if you are unfamiliar.
- When in a north flow configuration, aircraft parked on the west side of the airport are typically assigned RWY 34 @ C (intersection). Advise if you need full length on RWY 34.
- If you would like flight following, make your request with GC prior to taxi.
Take-off/Departure
- Advise GC if you want or do not want an intersection departure.
- If planning to fly a local scenic tour, advise GND/TWR of intention to do so. GND/TWR will issue a squawk code and instructions if it is through DAL airspace.
Arrival/Landing
- When landing RWY 16/34 expect to exit and taxi past the hold lines and onto TWY A.
- Landing RWY 16/34 maintain assigned altitude until instructed otherwise..
Special Traffic (Military / Commercial / Helicopter, etc.)
- Advise TWR of landing/ departing locations.
- If requesting pattern work expect to be restricted west of RWY 16/34.
- If transitioning the airspace, TWR may restrict you east or west of RWY 16/34 or advise your crossover dependent on traffic.
Additional Information
- RWY 16 has Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS).
- RWY 16/34 has displaced thresholds.