This aerial view captures the "horseshoe" terminal design characteristic of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), taken just after takeoff. The large, semi-circular terminal in the foreground is Terminal C. This is American Airlines' primary domestic hub terminal. The distinctive curved parking garages nestled inside the "U" shape are a signature feature of DFW's original design, minimizing walking distance from car to gate. The extension visible on the left side of the terminal arc is known as the "High C" gates (gates C35-C39). This area was renovated earlier than the rest of the terminal and serves many American Eagle regional flights. In the background (top right), across the highway spine, is Terminal E. One can identify it by the Spirit Airlines aircraft (yellow livery) parked at the gates, as Spirit operates primarily from Terminal E. The elevated guideway running above the terminal roof and connecting the different arms of the horseshoe is the Skylink automated people mover system. This bi-directional train connects all five terminals inside the secure area, allowing passengers to transfer without re-clearing security. The multi-lane highway running through the center of the image (between the terminals) is International Parkway, the main spine road that bisects the airport north-to-south. View from a window of an airplane from Dallas to College Station, Texas

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