DFW AIRPORT, Texas (Nov. 20, 2025) – Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport now contributes more than $78 billion annually to the North Texas economy and supports more than 684,000 jobs across the region, according to a new economic impact study released today.

The comprehensive study, conducted by The Perryman Group, shows that the airport has accelerated its economic influence over the past decade and underscores DFW’s role as a major driver of jobs, commerce and tourism spending. Since 2014, the airport’s overall annual economic impact has grown from $46.4 billion in gross product (measuring economic value created by airport-related activities) to $78.3 billion in 2024 – an increase of about 69%. The growth was driven by record passenger volumes, expanded domestic and international air service, and robust business development across the region.

“DFW Airport continues to be one of our region’s most powerful economic engines, and its growth reflects what we see across Dallas: a city on the rise stepping confidently into a brighter future,” said Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson. “With its expansion underway, DFW Airport is creating more jobs, driving greater prosperity, strengthening our business landscape, and expanding opportunities for Dallas families. As Dallas surges forward, DFW Airport helps fuel our growth with unmatched connectivity and makes a profound impact on our local economy.”

“This new study from Perryman underscores DFW Airport’s central role as a world-class gateway and a major economic driver for Fort Worth and the entire North Texas region,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. “From remarkable job growth to a major increase in gross product, it’s clear that DFW is moving our region forward, and Fort Worth takes great pride in being a steadfast partner in this momentum.”

The study, which Perryman has conducted for the airport every five years since 2014, highlights strong growth across every major category of airport-related activity during the past decade:

“DFW Airport’s impact reaches far beyond travel, as it fuels economic opportunity in every corner of North Texas,” said DeMetris Sampson, Chair of the DFW Airport Board of Directors. “This study shows how the airport’s growth translates directly into new jobs, stronger small businesses, and expanded connections with the Texas economy. As we modernize our terminals and invest in the next decade of infrastructure, we’re laying the groundwork for even more innovation, commerce and shared prosperity across our communities.”

“The continued expansion of DFW Airport as an economic engine demonstrates its importance as a community, regional and national asset that supports small businesses, promotes tourism and creates opportunities for residents across North Texas,” said Chris McLaughlin, DFW’s Chief Executive Officer. “As we look ahead to serving 100 million passengers annually by the end of the decade, we’re investing in new terminals, modern roadways and expanded infrastructure to ensure that DFW continues to grow smartly and remain ready for the needs of the future.”

While the airport does not use taxpayer dollars for its operations, the study concludes that the economic activity generated by DFW’s businesses, partners, visitor spending, cargo operations, tenants and other activities have greatly increased the tax benefits to the community. These annual fiscal benefits are estimated to generate more than $14 billion in federal taxes, $5 billion in state taxes and $3.4 billion for local taxing entities.

Additionally, the Perryman study concludes that the airport’s ongoing $12 billion capital program, including projects on the airfield, new gates, other facility improvements and the new Terminal F, are estimated to generate nearly $5 billion in additional local, state and federal taxes at project completion. The airport’s new infrastructure will also support thousands of additional jobs, along with billions more in gross product and wages.

“Serving one of the most dynamic economies in the world, DFW Airport helps support current success, and future expansion and prosperity, and is a major catalyst to continuing development,” said Ray Perryman, founder and CEO of The Perryman Group. “Through its operations and related activity, DFW generates substantial – and growing – economic and fiscal benefits to the region, state, and nation.”

The complete Perryman study is available here.

About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the most connected and busiest airports in the world. Centered between owner cities Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport also serves as a major economic engine and job generator for the North Texas region. The airport’s historic $12 billion capital plan – DFW Forward – is set to transform the customer experience and plan for the future with monumental upgrades and expansions underway across DFW’s terminals, airfield and roadway infrastructure.

For more information, visit the DFW website or download the DFW Airport mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Follow @dfwairport on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About The Perryman Group

The Perryman Group is a highly regarded economic research and analysis firm based in Waco, Texas. The firm has served the needs of more than 3,000 clients, including two-thirds of the Global 25, over half of the Fortune 100, the 12 largest technology firms in the world, 12 U.S. Cabinet Departments, the nine largest firms in the U.S., the six largest energy companies operating in the U.S., and the five largest U.S. banking institutions. The firm has also completed more than 1,000 public policy studies on a variety of issues.