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Transportation & Location

aerial view of highways in decatur

Decatur’s centralized location in the northwest corner of the DFW metroplex, proximity to the DFW International airport and Alliance Airport, and connectivity to highways, airports, and rail systems places it in a central position for business, including warehousing, transportation, and logistics industries.

  • US Highway 287 - North-south highway beginning in Port Arthur, Texas, and ending in Choteau, Montana spanning 1,791 miles. It is a major truck route that intersects with ten major interstates and runs directly through Decatur. 

  • State Highway 101 - North-south highway running west of Decatur. It connects with US 380, US 81, US 287, and State Highway 114.

  • US Highway 380 - East-west highway running from Greenville, Texas to San Antonio. It runs directly through Decatur and intersects with several major interstates (I-25, I-35, and I30) and US highways.

  • State Highway 114 - East-west highway spanning from the New Mexico state line (NM 114) to Irving, Texas (the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex).

aerial view of highway overpass

Highway Accessibility

US Highway 287 - North-south highway beginning in Port Arthur, Texas, and ending in Choteau, Montana spanning 1,791 miles. It is a major truck route that intersects with ten major interstates and runs directly through Decatur. 

State Highway 101 - North-south highway running west of Decatur. It connects with US 380, US 81, US 287, and State Highway 114.

US Highway 380 - East-west highway running from Greenville, Texas to San Antonio. It runs directly through Decatur and intersects with several major interstates (I-25, I-35, and I30) and US highways.

State Highway 114 - East-west highway spanning from the New Mexico state line (NM 114) to Irving, Texas (the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex).

39.4

Miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the 4th busiest in the world.

50.3

Miles from Dallas Love Field

73.8

Miles from Sheppard AFB-Wichita Falls Municipal

Airports

Decatur’s strategic connection to major, regional, and local airports provides a key advantage for business, with flight options including international and regional flights, cargo services, general aviation, and corporate aircraft. 

DFW is the 4th busiest airport in the US and the 8th busiest in the world. It has five terminals and offers fights around the country and the world. Over 60 percent of all air cargo in Texas is handled through DFW, connecting to key markets throughout the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

DAL is a regional airport and the birthplace and headquarters of Southwest Airlines. The airport has a long, rich history and offers a variety of non-stop domestic flights through Southwest Airlines, Continental Express, Delta, and American Airlines/American Eagle. 

AWF is fully equipped to handle a variety of operations and accommodates a wide range of aircraft, including small props, corporate fleets, long-range jets, government, and large cargo aircraft. The airport provides convenient, easy access and cost-effective alternatives to the congestion of other metroplex airports.

Local and Regional Air

Several local and regional airports serve Decatur residents, with flights to DFW, recreational flying, and flight training and education. 

Wichita Falls Regional Airport is a joint Military/Civilian Airport utilizing the runways and taxis of Sheppard Air Force Base, served by American Airlines with daily flights to and from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Decatur Municipal Airport is a city-owned public airport located 2 miles north of Decatur that covers over 205 acres. Founded in 1915, it holds the title as the first airport in the State of Texas.

Bishop Airport, owned by the City of Bridgeport, is a privately owned public-use airport located 6 miles from Decatur.

Bridgeport Municipal Airport is owned by the City of Bridgeport and covers 117 acres. The airport is located 10 miles from Decatur, with 49 aircraft based at the facility.

Rail

Burlington Northern Santa Fe provides fast, efficient network rail service for Decatur and Wise County. BNSF moves more intermodal travel than any other rail system in the world and operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with 33,000 route miles stretching across 28 states and two Canadian provinces.

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