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Runways · KFWS

Runways at Fort Worth Spinks headings, length, surface and ILS (KFWS)

FORT WORTH SPINKS · FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Runway system
Towered
2
runways
Longest
6,002 ft
ILS
1
Surface
ASPH · TURF

Fort Worth Spinks (KFWS) has 2 runways. The longest is 18R/36L at 6,002 ft by 100 ft. It is asphalt. The shorter runway is 18L/36R at 3,660 ft by 60 ft. It is turf. The field elevation is 700.4 ft MSL. The control tower is open from 0700 to 2000.

ILS is published for runway 36L. Runway 18L/36R has right traffic for 36R. Runway 18R/36L has right traffic for 18R. Noise abatement calls for avoiding noise sensitive areas in all quadrants of the airport. It also calls for maintaining at or above 1,000 ft AGL over those areas. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KFWS.

Runway & wind

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000° · 4 kt
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RWY 36L
357°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 36L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36L · 357° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,700 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
18R/36L177° / 357°6,002 ft100 ftASPH18R R
18L/36R177° / 357°3,660 ft60 ftTURF36R R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft as the standard pattern altitude. The field elevation is 700.4 ft MSL, so that puts the pattern near 1,700.4 ft MSL. The tower is open from 0700 to 2000. ATC sequences the pattern when the tower is open.

Right traffic is published for runway 36R on 18L/36R. Right traffic is also published for runway 18R on 18R/36L. Keep the noise abatement note in mind. Avoid noise sensitive areas in all quadrants. Stay at or above 1,000 ft AGL over those areas.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

RWY 18RRWY 36LRWY 18LRWY 36R

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KFWS?
Runway 18R/36L is the longest runway at KFWS. It is 6,002 ft long and 100 ft wide. The surface is asphalt.
How many runways does Fort Worth Spinks have?
KFWS has 2 runways.
Which KFWS runway has ILS?
ILS is published for runway 36L.
What are the runway surfaces at KFWS?
KFWS has turf and asphalt runways. 18L/36R is turf. 18R/36L is asphalt.
Does KFWS have right traffic patterns?
Yes. Runway 18L/36R has right traffic for 36R. Runway 18R/36L has right traffic for 18R.
What are the tower hours at KFWS?
The control tower is open from 0700 to 2000.
What noise abatement note applies at KFWS?
Avoid noise sensitive areas in all quadrants of the airport. Maintain at or above 1,000 ft AGL over those areas.