DFW travelers are in for slower rides: the City of Grapevine has posted that the Skylink people mover at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will run on a modified schedule for maintenance from 11:00 p.m. yesterday until 2:00 p.m. today. Anyone moving between terminals during that window should bank on delays, and portions of the system may be temporarily closed.
Grapevine Sounds The Alarm For Airport Transfers
The city's official X account shared a short advisory early April 19 that featured a quoted airport message about the maintenance work and the altered schedule. The post urged travelers to allow extra time when transferring between terminals and pointed people to the airport for additional details, as posted by the City of Grapevine TX.
Heads up… https://t.co/w9PYcJOYcK
— City of Grapevine TX (@GrapevineTXCity) April 19, 2026
Why DFW Is Tweaking Skylink And What That Means For You
DFW says the changes are tied to scheduled maintenance and construction related to the Terminal F expansion. According to the airport's Skylink maintenance FAQ, stations will remain accessible, but trains may run on a modified pattern and customers should expect longer travel and wait times, especially when connecting to Terminal E, as detailed in the Skylink FAQs.
How To Hop Between Terminals During The Slowdown
When Skylink is operating on a modified schedule, DFW recommends walking between terminals where that is an option and using the Terminal Link shuttle for longer hops. The shuttle runs curbside every 20 to 25 minutes, and passengers in Terminal E may be shuttled to Terminal D from Gate E33. Travelers are advised to allow extra time for connections, use the airport's interactive terminal map in the MyDFW app, and contact their airline or gate agent if a tight connection starts to look dicey.
Surviving A Tight Connection At DFW
If you have less than an hour to connect, tell your gate agent as soon as you land so the airline can advise on rebooking or any hold options. Otherwise, build in an extra 30 to 60 minutes, lean on the MyDFW app to plan your route, and keep an eye on alerts from @GrapevineTXCity for local travel updates.
