KCWC

VFR

KICKAPOO DOWNTOWN

WICHITA FALLS · TEXAS

Elev
1,003'
Longest RWY
4,450'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCWC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,003'
MSL · field 1,003' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KCWC

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KCWC 280115Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2978 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E T02590087
Wind
140° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,737 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM S
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW HOLLEY
Address
4515 OLD JACKSBORO HWY, WICHITA FALLS TX 76302

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 3 kt
RWY 17
176°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 176° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,003 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored176° / 356°4,450 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)5', fence, 201' from thr, 215' R of cntrln, slope 0
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', road, 314' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 7

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 35
KCWC · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Intensive jet trainer traffic operates between 2300 and 3000 feet mean sea level within Alert Area A-636. Remain below 1800 feet mean sea level until in radar contact with approach control for traffic advisories.Show FAA
  • Antennas are located at 2054 feet mean sea level, 3.5 miles northwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • Do not mistake Kickapoo Downtown for Sheppard Air Force Base or Wichita Falls Municipal Airport located 7 miles north.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 17/35 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFull and self-serve 100 low lead and Jet A fuel are available.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17There is a 5-foot fence located 0 to 199 feet distant, 210 feet left of runway 17.Show FAA
  • 17Obstacle clearance slope is 22 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 17 over a 14-foot road located 320 feet distant.Show FAA
  • 35Obstacle clearance slope is 37 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 35.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KCWC

Answer card
ICAO
KCWC
Name
KICKAPOO DOWNTOWN
Location
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
Elevation
1,003 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,003 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,450 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Kickapoo Downtown Airport sits in Wichita Falls, Texas. The field elevation is 1,003 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 4,450 ft long and paved with concrete. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits near busy training airspace. Published remarks say intensive jet trainer traffic operates between 2,300 and 3,000 ft MSL within Alert Area A-636. Stay below 1,800 ft MSL until you are in radar contact with approach control for traffic advisories. That matters here.

Kickapoo Downtown Airport, the on-field FBO, carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Full and self-serve fuel are both published. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on the runway and are controlled by CTAF. Watch the published obstacle notes near both runway ends. The airport is also easy to confuse with Sheppard Air Force Base or Wichita Falls Municipal Airport, which are 7 miles north. If you need clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at the published number before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCWC and can I get a light jet in there?
KCWC has one runway, 17/35, at 4,450 ft. That is the longest and only runway on the field. Performance planning matters, especially with summer density altitude and the published obstacle notes.
Is there an ILS at Kickapoo Downtown Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KCWC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach set before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KCWC?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KCWC have a tower?
No. KCWC is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic and runway calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KCWC?
Kickapoo Downtown Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Full and self-serve fuel are both available.
What are the runway lighting details at KCWC?
Runway end identifier lights are published for runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on 17/35. They are controlled by CTAF.
What should I know about traffic and airspace near KCWC?
Published remarks warn of intensive jet trainer traffic in Alert Area A-636 between 2,300 and 3,000 ft MSL. Stay below 1,800 ft MSL until in radar contact with approach control for traffic advisories.
Is KCWC easy to confuse with another Wichita Falls airport?
Yes. The published remarks say not to confuse Kickapoo Downtown with Sheppard Air Force Base or Wichita Falls Municipal Airport. They are 7 miles north.

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