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Flying Through Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport With Your Pet
Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport.

Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport at a Glance

✈ Airport Code
DFW
👥Annual Passengers
89M+
🐾Pet Relief Areas
4 Outside Terminal, 4 Inside Terminal
🕐Open 24 Hours
Yes
🌐Official Airport Site
🗺️Terminal Maps
Flying With Your Pet Through Dallas/Ft. Worth - Quick Tips
- Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
- Visit a relief area before security. .
- Keep vaccination records handy
- Bring extra waste bags
- Confirm airline pet policies before travel
Navigating Security With Your Pet
At DFW, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.
Pet Relief Areas
The Dallas/Ft. Worth airport has four exterior and four interior pet relief areas.
Outdoor Relief Areas
- Terminal A - A8
- Terminal C - Due to construction, a temporary pet relief area is located in the parking garage near C17
- Terminal D - D15, D29
- Terminal E - E2, E38
Indoor Relief Areas
- Terminal A - A29
- Terminal B - B28
- Terminal D - D18
- Terminal E - E31
Features
✓ Open 24 Hours
✓ ADA Accessible
✓ Waste Bags Provided
✓ Drinking Fountain
✓ Turf and Hard Surface Areas
Official Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport Resources
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