American Airlines Terminal at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

American Airlines uses multiple terminals at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The primary DFW American Airlines terminals are A, B, C, and D. Sometimes the airline operates from E gates for specific domestic flights or those operated by partner airlines. All these terminals are connected through Skylink (inside security) and Terminal Link (outside security). The American Airlines terminals feature American Admirals Clubs.

What Terminal is American Airlines at DFW?

All the domestic American Airlines flights operate from multiple terminals, including A, B, C, and E at Dallas International Airport. DFW Terminal D serves as the international gateway for American Airlines.

Terminal A: This is the major hub for domestic mainline American Airlines flights. The American Airlines self-service and full-service check-in counters in DFW Terminal A are located on the departure level. The DFW airport American Airlines terminal A uses A8 to A39 gates.

Terminal B: This terminal is primarily the hub for American Eagle regional flights. American Airlines regional flights use smaller aircraft for shorter-haul routes from Terminal B at DFW from B1 to B49 gates.

Terminal C: Most of American Airlines’ domestic mainline and regional flights operate from DFW Terminal C. The airline operates from C2 through C39 gates.

Terminal D: All international American Airlines flights departures and arrivals are handled in Terminal D at DFW from D17 to D40 gates. This DFW Airport American Airlines Terminal also handles some domestic connecting flights.

Terminal E: American Airlines sometimes uses a few gates, E35 to E38, in Terminal E.

American Airlines Departures from DFW

The American Airlines full-service and self-service check-in counters are located on the departure level. Curbside check-in option is also available at the lower levels in terminals A, C, and D. The mobility device check-in is located at the following locations:

American Airlines Terminal DFW Security Checkpoints

The general security checkpoints are located near the A12, A21, A35, B9, B30, C10, C20, C30, D18, D22, D30, E8, E18, and E33.

• The TSA PreCheck security lanes are located at security checkpoints A21, B9, B30, C10, C20, D30, E8, E16, and E18.
• CLEAR enrollment centers are available at security checkpoints E8, E16, and E18.
• Automated security screening lanes can be found at A21, D18, D22, D30, and E18 security checkpoints for faster processing.

DFW American Airlines Terminal Boarding Gates

After baggage drop and clearing security screening, move to the assigned boarding gates.

American Airlines DFW Terminal Arrivals

• All the American Airlines domestic flights land on Terminals A, B, C, and E. After landing, move to the DFW baggage claim areas.
• International flights arrive in Terminal D, where Customs and Immigration and baggage claim are handled.

DFW Airport American Airlines Map

Passengers can get directions to check-in counters, service desks, baggage claim, and other areas through the DFW airport map for the American Airlines Terminal.

American Airlines DFW Terminal is working to build a new Terminal F. This terminal will have more gates, modern facilities, expanded international operations, and better passenger services. The first phase is expected to open in 2027, and full completion is planned by around 2030.

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