Meadows Interfaith Chapel (Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Terminal D)

stained glass at the Meadows Chapel, DFW International Airport, Terminal D

I recently had a frustrating travel experience! I was flying from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Denver, Colorado, and my flight time was changed several times before finally being cancelled. At least, being stuck for hours at DFW gave me the chance to visit the beautiful Meadows Interfaith Chapel, which is located in the airport at Terminal D.


After all, this is a travel blog about visiting churches, so what is more appropriate than visiting a chapel inside the actual airport?

DFW International Airport Interfaith Chapel, located at gate D40

The Meadow's Chapel is new! The chapel had its ribbon-cutting ceremony in March 2019, when the chapel was moved from its previous location in Terminal D to its new home near gate D40.

I had never been to see an airport chapel before, but I had plenty of time at the busy Dallas airport, so I thought I ought to pay it a visit while I was there.

interfaith chaplaincy, DFW Airport

All are Welcome, the sign proclaims. The DFW Airport Interfaith Chaplaincy truly is just that: interfaith. The clergy staff are of diverse religious backgrounds, and the chapel is mindfully designed for use for peoples of all (or no) faith.

Upon entering the chapel, past a beautiful stained glass window, the first thing that one notices are the showers for Islamic ablution, used by Muslim worshipers to cleanse and purify themselves before prayer. Against the back wall of the chapel, a comprehensive library holds works from many of the world's faiths: the Bible, Quran, various Buddhist scripture, the Book of Mormon, the Book of Common Prayer, The Bhagavad Gita, and the Zohar, among others.

holy texts and scriptures at the interfaith chapel in DFW airport 

A few rows of chairs face the beautiful modern stained glass window. The chapel is dimly lit, quiet, and incredibly peaceful. It's a good place to take a moment to breathe in the midst of the stress and chaos that is international travel.

the small interfaith chapel in Terminal D of the International Airport 

The chapel serves travelers, military, and airport staff. While there are several scheduled services throughout the week (of a variety of religious traditions), anyone is welcome to visit the chapel at any time.

There is a chapel in every terminal of DFW Airport, but all services are held at the Meadows Chapel in Terminal D.

the altar at the Meadows Interfaith Chapel, Terminal D, DFW International Airport 

Attending Services at the DFW Airport Meadows Interfaith Chapel

Protestant/Non-Denominational services are held:

Sundays at 9:00, 11:00, and 12:00
Mondays at 11:00
Fridays at 11:00
and Saturdays at 12:00

An Anglo-Catholic Holy Eucharist is held:

Sunday at 8:00

Muslim Juma Prayer is held:

Fridays at 1:30 pm

Anyone is welcome to come and pray or meditate at the chapel, or just sit in silent contemplation. A chaplain is always on hand.

Weddings at the chapel can be arranged by calling the chapel ( 972-973-2665) or by contacting the chaplaincy via email (info@dfwairportchapel.org).

stained glass at the DFW International Airport interfaith chapel

Visiting the Meadows Interfaith Chapel at DFW Airport

The Meadows Interfaith Chapel is located at the very end of Terminal D at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in north Texas.

You can find the chapel just past gate D40 (inside the airport's international terminal). Terminal D can be reached from all other terminals in the airport by foot or by terminal skylink train. You can find the chapel just past the airport's small yoga studio.

DFW Interfaith Chaplaincy official website: http://www.dfwairportchapel.org/