For plane enthusiasts in the Metroplex, there simply is no better area to watch aircraft as they take off and land at Dallas – Fort Worth International Airport than at Founders’ Plaza. The plaza was dedicated in 1995 as a tribute to founders who together made the airport a major economic stimulus with an international presence. The airport opened in 1974 and today ranks 4th in the world in terms of operations and 11th with passenger traffic. Here’s why a visit here for a spectacular view of the airfields should be on your short list:
Founders' Plaza is located at 1700 N. Airfield Drive in Grapevine.
The four panels represent the four original passenger terminals. The 35-inch wide side panels represent 35 miles between Dallas and Fort Worth. The four center panels are bound on the top and bottom by horizontal bands symbolizing the Airport’s physical relationship between Highway 114 and 183. The total height of the center panel is 8.11-feet representing the 8.11 mile length of the Airport’s property. The overall thickness of the monument is 17.638-inches representing the 17,638 acres originally contained within Airport property.
This bronze statue of three children playing "airplane" adds to the appeal of the plaza area.
Have you visited this one-of-a-kind spot to watch the planes take off and land? Even if you aren’t an airplane buff, it’s pretty cool to watch the system work – even if you just spread out a little picnic blanket to watch the action overhead!
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