KINK

VFR

WINKLER COUNTY

WINK · TEXAS

Elev
2,821.6'
Longest RWY
5,003'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KINK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,821.6'
MSL · field 2,821.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KINK

Current METAR

Observed 10:53Z

KINK 161053Z AUTO A3034 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO TSNO $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
30.34 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
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 NW
VFR sectional
EL PASO
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
INK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHARLES WOLF
Address
100 E. WINKLER ST., KERMIT TX 79745

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 13
132°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 132° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,822 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31132° / 312°5,003 ftASPHStandard L
04/2242° / 222°3,514 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)5', brush, 200' from thr, 244' R of cntrln, slope 0
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)8', brush, 200' from thr, 285' R of cntrln, slope 0
048', brush, 200' from thr, 39' R of cntrln, slope 0
2223', pline, 900' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 30

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 13
KINK · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runways 04/22 and 13/31 are preset to low intensity; to increase intensity, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours self serve or full service.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KINK

Answer card
ICAO
KINK
Name
WINKLER COUNTY
Location
WINK, TEXAS
Elevation
2,821.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,821.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Winkler County Airport is in Wink, Texas. The field elevation is 2,821.6 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 13/31 at 5,003 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey. Runway lights on 04/22 and 13/31 are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity.

The on-field FBO is Winkler County Airport. It carries JET_A_PRIST. Fuel is also listed as available 24 hours self-serve or full service. The airport sits in west Texas at a relatively high elevation, so density altitude will matter on warm days. For clearance delivery if you cannot reach Flight Service, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any published noise or operating notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KINK?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. At this field elevation, that works out to about 3,821.6 ft MSL.
Does Winkler County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KINK. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Is KINK towered or non-towered?
KINK is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which runway is the longest at KINK?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 5,003 ft asphalt. Runway 04/22 is 3,514 ft asphalt.
What fuel is available on the field at KINK?
The on-field FBO is Winkler County Airport. It carries JET_A_PRIST. Fuel is also listed as available 24 hours self-serve or full service.
How do you get runway light intensity up at KINK?
The runway lights on 04/22 and 13/31 are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity.
Who do I call for clearance delivery if Flight Service is not reachable?
The published remark says to contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584 if you cannot contact Flight Service Station frequency.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KINK?
The field sits at 2,821.6 ft MSL in west Texas. Density altitude can be a factor on hot days, so plan performance with that elevation in mind. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published operating notes before arrival.

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