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  IATA FTW
  ICAO KFTW
  Type public
  Run By City of Fort Worth
  Closest Town Fort Worth, Texas
  Distance From Town 5 miles
  Elevation Ft 710
  Elevation M 216


  Runway Angle 9/27
  Runway Length F 3,677
  Runway Length M 1,121
  Runway Surface Asphalt


  Runway Angle 16/34
  Runway Length F 7,501
  Runway Length M 2,286
  Runway Surface Concrete


  Runway Angle 17/35
  Runway Length F 4,006
  Runway Length M 1,221
  Runway Surface Asphalt


Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (commonly referred to as '''Meacham Field''') is an Airport in Fort Worth, Texas . The airport is located at the intersection of Interstate 820 and U.S. Highway 287 in northwest Fort Worth, near the downtown business district.


HISTORY


Meacham Field was established by the city of Fort Worth on May 23, 1925, after failed talks to establish a joint airport with the city of Dallas . The airport served the scheduled commercial airline service needs of the Fort Worth area until 1953, when Fort Worth transferred all commercial flights to Amon Carter Field, later known as the Greater Southwest International Airport . From 1953 to present, Meacham Field has primarily been used for corporate aircraft, commuter flights, and student pilot training. Meacham Field was renamed in 1985 to become Fort Worth Meacham Airport, and in 1995 the name changed again to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.

Meacham International Airport has two Parallel Runways and a crosswind runway.

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