Founders Plaza

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Man has always been fascinated with flight, and Dallas/Fort Worth & Beyond is no exception. Our Up, Up, & Away Tour will give you a behind-the-cockpit glimpse at the history of aviation. From the schematics of da Vinci to the successes of the Wright brothers, this tour will propel you towards an understanding of flight that will make cardinals blush. If you’ve been disenchanted by airport delays and baggage claims, let us reconnect you with the true magic behind humanity’s most mind-blowing form of transportation.

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Over the years, Founders’ Plaza has become a favorite spot for families, aviation enthusiasts and Airport employees. The Observation Area offers magnificent views of many types of aircraft as they take off and land. In addition, the plaza provides convenient parking, picnic tables, telescopes, historic information, a commemorative monument and a radio that broadcasts air traffic control communications from the FAA tower.

Directions to Founders’ Plaza:
Exit at Highway 114 on to Texan Trail and head south towards the Airport. Founders’ Plaza is at Texan Trail and N. Airfield Drive. Map

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Founders Plaza

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