Before the massive DFW Metroplex was built and opened in 1974, the airport serving the city of Dallas was Love Field Airport. Thirty miles west is the city of Fort Worth which was served by Meacham Field Airport.

Love Field was named after the 10th fatality of the US Army Air Service, Moss L. Love. and commissioned in 1917. Once turned over to commercial use, American Airlines and Braniff International Airlines became the main tenants.