Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas Briefly Shut Down Due to Possible Bomb Threat

The airport troubles continue…

On Saturday evening, Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas was briefly shut down due to a reported bomb threat.

ATC audio from the closure has been shared online:

BREAKING: Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) closed after a bomb threat. – ATC pic.twitter.com/bP1QCvuwg0

— Scope Report (@ScopeReport_) November 15, 2026

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Thankfully, the bomb threat was ultimately found to be unfounded.

The airport was re-opened quickly.

Dallas Police Department shared a statement on X:

On November 14, 2026, at approximately 8:31 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a call for service at Dallas Love Field regarding an aircraft alert. The preliminary investigation determined that a threat was made which was later determined to be unfounded. No injuries are reported.… https://t.co/WB7AVhhNBI

— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) November 15, 2026

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On November 14, 2026, at approximately 8:31 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a call for service at Dallas Love Field regarding an aircraft alert. The preliminary investigation determined that a threat was made which was later determined to be unfounded. No injuries are reported. The ongoing investigation will be documented under case number 168058-2026.

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This temporary closure came just one day after a rare nationwide FAA ground stop order halted flights across the entire country.

Airlines are still recovering, and thousands of passengers are stranded across the country.

CBS News shared a statement from Southwest Airlines:

Fire-Rescue says crews were dispatched at 8:27 p.m. The alert was canceled seven minutes later, at 8:34 p.m.

Southwest Airlines issued the following statement to CBS News Texas.

“There was a brief holding of flights as one flight was subject to a security screening. No threat was found and normal operations have since resumed.”

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The Federal Aviation Administration originally said the airport will be closed until 6 a.m. Sunday.

The incident follows Friday’s rare nationwide FAA ground stop, which continues to affect flight operations, causing delays and cancellations at airports, including Dallas Love Field.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautioned Friday night that a full recovery would take time as airlines worked to get aircraft and crews back into position.

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Keep everyone trying to fly right now in your prayers.

May they arrive at their destinations safely!

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[ H/T WLT Report ]