The City of Dallas says it’s time general aviation traffic using Love Field (DAL) begins paying its fair share of what it costs the city to operate the airport. Until a new policy begins July 1, general aviation operators pay for airport services through a fuel tax, a portion of which is directed back to the airport, while commercial airline traffic pay additional fees based on aircraft landing weight and their amount of airport usage.
Dallas Love Field to Implement “Fair Share” GA Landing Fees
Key Takeaways:
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) is implementing a new landing fee for general aviation (GA) aircraft, effective July 1, in addition to existing fuel taxes.
- The city justifies the new fee by stating GA currently does not cover its fair share of airport operations and maintenance costs, noting GA accounts for 36% of landings but only 10% of total landing weight.
- The landing fee is set at $5.80 per 1,000 pounds of aircraft weight, calculated to close a $4.9 million budget gap, with some critics suggesting it aims to move GA traffic to Dallas Executive Airport.
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