Addison Airport

What Addison Airport does

Addison Airport (ADS) is a general aviation airport located in Addison, Texas, owned and operated by the Town of Addison as a self-sustaining municipal enterprise. Founded in 1957 by a group of Dallas businessmen and acquired by the Town in 1976 with FAA grant support covering 90% of the $8 million purchase price, the airport occupies 368 acres in the heart of the North Dallas Business District, approximately 14 miles from Downtown Dallas. The facility features a 7,203-foot primary runway at 644 feet MSL elevation, an FAA-operated air traffic control tower open daily from 6am to 10pm or 11pm, a 24-hour U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, and a central bulk fuel facility supporting multiple fuel licensees and FBOs. The airport handles over 120,000 annual flight operations and is home to 600-700 based aircraft and more than 70 aviation-related businesses.

Name

Addison Airport

Legal name

Addison Airport

Website

https://addisonairport.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Addison Airport (ADS) is a municipally owned general aviation airport in Addison, Texas, serving corporate, private, and charter aviation through three on-site FBOs, 700+ based aircraft, and 120,000+ annual operations with 24-hour U.S. Customs clearance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• General aviation airport
• Aircraft hangar leasing
• FBO services
• Aviation fuel services
• US customs clearance

Headquarters

HQ city

Addison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hangar and Facility Leasing: Monthly rental income from T-hangars, patio/shade hangars, endcap storage units, and office space. Aeronautical storage rates range from $356 to $948 per month depending on unit size. Ground lease arrangements with long-term commercial aeronautical tenants.
2. Fuel Facility Operations: Revenue from bulk fuel tank rentals and fuel flowage fees charged per gallon received. Public fuelers pay $0.14/gallon, non-public fuelers pay $0.22/gallon in flowage fees.
3. U.S. Customs User Fees: Three-tiered customs clearance fees based on aircraft Maximum Gross Take-Off Weight (MGTOW): $100 (up to 12,500 lbs), $200 (12,501-25,000 lbs), $300 (25,001-50,000 lbs), $400 (50,001-75,000 lbs), $500 (over 75,000 lbs), plus after-hours fees of $325.
4. Through-the-Fence Permits: Annual permit fees for off-airport commercial and recreational aviation users accessing the airport. Commercial rates are $0.09405/gross square foot per annum with CPI adjustment; recreational/incidental business use is $881.68 per annum.
5. Maintenance Services: Hourly labor and equipment charges for airport maintenance services provided to tenants on an as-available basis: Maintenance Technicians at $50/hour, Maintenance Supervisor at $75/hour, plus equipment charges for backhoe, bucket truck, forklift, and other machinery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Addison Airport (ADS) is a 368-acre general aviation airport in North Dallas, Texas that operates runway and air traffic control infrastructure and leases aircraft storage facilities. The airport serves business and private aviation through three on-site Fixed Base Operators (Million Air, Galaxy FBO, Atlantic Aviation), 24-hour U.S. Customs clearance, hangar and office leasing, a central bulk fuel facility, and on-call maintenance services. It handles over 120,000 annual flight operations with no landing fees and is home to more than 700 based aircraft.

Product overview

Addison Airport (ADS) is a general aviation airport operated by the Town of Addison, Texas. The airport operates as a unified airport system offering runway facilities with a 7,203-foot runway, air traffic control services, and hangar rental. The airport's service ecosystem is built around three 24-hour Fixed Base Operators (Million Air, Galaxy FBO, and Atlantic Aviation) that provide aircraft management, charter, fueling, and maintenance services. Supporting services include 24-hour U.S. Customs clearance, an online business directory for aviation tenants, airport access permits, and special event permitting. The airport serves approximately 600 aircraft with over 120,000 operations annually, positioning itself as a hub for business aviation in the North Dallas business district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Aviation Airport Services Core airport operations including a 7,203-foot runway, FAA Air Traffic Control Tower (6am-10pm daily), aircraft parking and ramp management, and 24/7 airfield access for transient and based business/private aircraft operators.
• Hangar and Storage Rental Monthly rental of T-hangars, enclosed hangars, patio/shade hangars, endcap storage units, and ground lease arrangements for aeronautical and commercial tenants. Aeronautical storage rates range from $356 to $948 per month depending on unit size.
• U.S. Customs Clearance Services 24-hour U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility providing international flight clearance for arriving aircraft. Tiered fees from $100 to $500 based on aircraft Maximum Gross Take-Off Weight (MGTOW), plus $325 after-hours fee.
• Central Bulk Fuel Facility Operations Twin 25,000-gallon Jet-A tank system and single 15,000-gallon AvGas system operated by permit, with tank rentals at $0.6368 per gallon capacity and flowage fees of $0.14/gallon (public fuelers) or $0.22/gallon (non-public fuelers).
• Airport Maintenance Services Hourly labor and equipment rental services provided to tenants on an as-available basis: Maintenance Technicians at $50/hour, Maintenance Supervisor at $75/hour, plus equipment charges for backhoe, bucket truck, forklift, scissor lift, snow plow, sweeper truck, and mowing equipment.
• Through-the-Fence Access Permits Annual permits for off-airport commercial and recreational aviation users accessing the airfield. Commercial rates are $0.09405 per gross square foot per annum with CPI adjustment; recreational/incidental business use is $881.68 per annum.
• Office Space Leasing

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000+ flight operations annually with no landing fees charged
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vector Airport Systems (PLANEPASS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Effective February 1, 2026, Vector Airport Systems manages customs billing and fee collection on behalf of the airport through their PLANEPASS service. Handles credit card payments, ACH/wire transfers, and monthly invoicing for customs user fees.
• Galaxy FBOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2022Fixed Base Operator opened November 1, 2022, ranked in top 5% of all FBOs worldwide in AIN FBO Survey. Provides aircraft management and full FBO services at ADS.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FAA operates the Addison Air Traffic Control Tower which provides daily runway coordination and air traffic management from 6am to 10pm. FAA also provides grants for airport improvements and maintains regulatory oversight of airport operations and airspace.
• Million AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) providing aircraft management, aircraft sales, charter passenger services, and fueling operations at ADS. Celebrating 40th anniversary at the airport.
• Atlantic AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) providing aircraft management and comprehensive aviation services at ADS. Managing aircraft parking during high-demand periods including FIFA World Cup events.
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing 24-hour international flight customs clearance services at Addison Airport. Services available by appointment during normal hours (10am-7pm Monday-Friday) with after-hours support through CBP Addison Cell (214-208-3636).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centennial Airport (APA): Colorado's primary business aviation general aviation airport with a closely comparable operating model: multiple FBOs, hangar leasing, and corporate-flight-department tenants in a major metro area.
• Scottsdale Airport (SDL): Arizona general aviation airport with a comparable business-aviation customer base, FBO ecosystem, and high-end corporate/private tenant mix.
• Teterboro Airport (TEB): Premier U.S. general aviation airport serving the New York metro with the same business-aviation focus, FBO ecosystem, and corporate-flight-department customer profile as Addison.
• Dallas Executive Airport (RBD): Closest geographic peer within the DFW metroplex — also a general aviation reliever airport focused on business aviation with FBO services, hangar leasing, and similar operating model serving the Dallas corporate market.
• Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE): Major Florida general aviation reliever airport focused on business aviation with multiple FBOs, customs services, and a corporate-flight-department tenant base — directly comparable in scope and customer mix.
• Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW): DFW-metro general aviation reliever airport with comparable business aviation focus, FBO services, and corporate-flight-department tenant base — directly comparable in mission and customer segments.
• Houston Executive Airport (TME): Texas-relative general aviation airport serving the Houston corporate market with a similar FBO and business-aviation tenant model.
• Van Nuys Airport (VNY): One of the busiest general aviation airports in the U.S., serving the Los Angeles corporate aviation market with a similar FBO-driven, no-landing-fee model and based-aircraft base in the hundreds.

Broad incumbents

• Dallas Love Field (DAL): Adjacent Dallas-metro airport with broader commercial airline service that also accommodates general aviation; serves an overlapping corporate market but with a wider portfolio that includes scheduled passenger flights.
• DFW International Airport: Major commercial hub airport serving the DFW metroplex — overlaps geographically with ADS but operates at vastly larger scale with scheduled commercial service as its primary business, making it a broad incumbent rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AddisonAirport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/addison-airport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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