KADS · ADS
Addison Airport
Dallas, TexasElevation 644 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16160°T
Landing length (LDA)6,224 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,203 / 7,203 / 7,203 ft
Displaced threshold979 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34340°T
Landing length (LDA)6,431 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,203 / 7,203 / 7,203 ft
Displaced threshold772 ft
ILSILS/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Addison Airport is in Dallas, Texas. Field elevation 644 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAIME EDROSA
Manager phone972-392-4850
AttendedDaily, 0600–2200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKADS / ADS
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.9686, -96.8364
Distance from city9 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt956 ft MSL
CTAF126.000
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
124.3
RGNL APP/DEP
A/D
133.4
ATIS
ATIS
119.55
CLNC DEL
CLD
126
CTAF
CTAF
121.6
GND
GND
126
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›10 FT ARPT PERIMETER RD, 0-200 FT DSTC, 320 FT L TO 460 FT R.
›US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.
›EMAS NON-STD ARRESTING GEAR/SYSTEM: ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 387 FT IN LENGTH BY 100 FT WIDTH LCTD 35 FT SETBACK FM DER 16.
›TPA: 956 FT AGL LIGHT ACFT, 1356 FT AGL LRG ACFT.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 16; HIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.
›10 FT ARPT PERIMETER RD, 0-200 FT DSTC, 275 FT R, 488 FT L
›APCH SLOPE 17:1 TO DSPLCD THR OVR 28 FT POLE, 490 FT DSTC, 536 FT L.
›APCH SLOPE 10:1 TO DSPLCD THR OVR 40 FT TREE, 430 FT DSTC, 475 FT L.
›ANTENNA ON TOP OF BLDG.
›NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS SURROUND ARPT. PILOTS REQUESTED TO USE NBAA STD NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES.
›BE ALERT: RWY HLDG PTN MRKGS LCTD AT THE WEST EDGE OF TWY A.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›USER FEE ARPT. CPB OFC HRS M-F 1000-2100. 214-208-3636.
›NO TGL WITHOUT AMGR APPROVAL.
›AWOS-3 INFO ONLY AVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD. ATIS AVBL DURING TWR HRS.
›NUMEROUS 200 FT BLDGS WITHIN 1 MILE EAST AND SOUTH OF ARPT; TRANSMISSION TOWERS AND WATER TANKS WEST OF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KADS have a METAR?
Yes. KADS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KADS have a TAF?
When KADS issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KADS?
KADS sits at 644 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KADS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.