Passenger terminalSingle terminal and central checkpoint
8008 Herb Kelleher Way, Dallas, TX 75235FAA rank #33 · Medium hub
DALDallas
Dallas Love Field
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
DAL is compact and easy; parking capacity is the trap. Check garage availability before driving in, and use Garage C's free first hour instead of circling when picking someone up.
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Security peakEarly mornings, Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
Love Field uses a central checkpoint for its single passenger terminal. Check current airport alerts before travel, especially during Southwest-heavy morning banks.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Garage B roof$18/dayUncovered; cheapest official garage rate
Garage B covered$21/day
Garage C covered$21/dayFirst hour free for passenger pickup
Garage A$24/day
Valet$35/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup uses the signed lower-level transportation area. Confirm the exact curb zone in the app before leaving baggage claim.
Rental counters are in the hallway leading to baggage claim; company shuttles pick up on the lower level for off-terminal vehicle lots.
DAL has one compact terminal with a single secure-side concourse, so no train or terminal shuttle is needed.
DAL cell-phone waiting lotNortheast corner of Hawes and Herb KelleherDallas Love Field Cell Phone Waiting Lot, Dallas, TX 75235
A free cell-phone waiting lot is available near Hawes Avenue and Herb Kelleher Way; the driver must remain with the vehicle.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
DAL has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Nearby Love Field hotels use scheduled courtesy shuttles; confirm the hours against your flight.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingEmbassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Love Field
- Airport ride
- Complimentary scheduled airport shuttle; current construction can reduce frequency
- Parking
- Parking is included only with the selected park-and-fly package
Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas Market Center
- Airport ride
- Airport transfer details vary by package; confirm before booking
- Parking
- Package inventory may include up to seven days of parking
OYO Townhouse Dallas Love Field Airport
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle is package-dependent; verify operating hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a qualifying hotel-and-parking reservation
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected spaces in the parking garages; confirm the current garage and level.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightThe terminal follows flight operations and is not designed as an overnight lodging option.
Sources & freshness
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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
DAL security checkpoint↗DAL garages and valet↗DAL ground transportation↗DAL guest-services guide↗DAL cell-phone waiting lot↗