KMWL

VFR

MINERAL WELLS RGNL

MINERAL WELLS · TEXAS

Elev
973.6'
Longest RWY
5,996'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMWL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,973.6'
MSL · field 973.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KMWL

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KMWL 272053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP059 T03280139 58010
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
33°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,578 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 SE
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
MWL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HALEY CUEVAS
Address
5300 AIRPORT RD., MINERAL WELLS TX 76067

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 13
130°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 130° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,974 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31130° / 310°5,996 ftASPHStandard L
17/35175° / 355°4,188 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3°)9', fence, 201' from thr, 345' R of cntrln, slope 0
31PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', trees, 201' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 0
17PAPI 2-box right(3°)35', trees, 556' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 10
35PAPI 2-box left(4°)55', trees, 486' from thr, 185' R of cntrln, slope 5

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

ILS · 1

RWY 31
LD · CAT I
VMH
109.55
ILS OR LOC RWY 31
KMWL · 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 (bulk)
Not available
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Runway 13/31 runway ends are not visible from the opposite end.Show FAA
  • Runway 13 has a ditch 6 feet deep, 8 feet wide, and 50 feet long between the runway threshold and taxiway A.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights on runways 13/31 and 17/35 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel after hours call 940-328-7770.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Runway 13 has an 8 foot fence at 199 feet distance, 347 feet right, a 15 foot road at 199 feet distance, and 390 feet right.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 has 10 foot ground obstacles from 0 to 199 feet distance, 15 foot trees at 175 feet distance, 150 feet right.Show FAA
  • 35The PAPI on runway 35 is unusable beyond 3 degrees left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 35Approach slope is 14 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 35.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 approach slope is 0 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 10 foot ground obstacles 0 feet distance, 180 feet left.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 has a 9 foot fence pole and an 8 foot fence. Approach slope is 10 to 1 at the displaced threshold over 35 foot trees, 560 feet from displaced threshold, 248 feet right.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 · KMWL

Answer card
ICAO
KMWL
Name
MINERAL WELLS RGNL
Location
MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS
Elevation
973.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,973.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,996 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Mineral Wells Regional Airport sits in Mineral Wells, Texas. Field elevation is 973.6 ft MSL. It has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 5,996 ft on 13/31. This is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. The airport has 1 ILS approach, with service to runway 31.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Mineral Wells Regional Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (940) 328-7808 for the field. After hours fuel for 100LL is handled by phone at 940-328-7770.

A few runway notes matter here. Runway 13/31 end visibility is limited from the opposite end. Runway 31 has obstacles near the approach path. Runway 35 also has published slope and PAPI limits. Runway lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use the CTAF to increase intensity. The field has no tower, so expect self-announce traffic and stay sharp on the pattern. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMWL?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,973.6 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Does KMWL have an ILS approach?
Yes. KMWL has 1 ILS approach. It serves runway 31.
Is Mineral Wells Regional Airport towered?
No. KMWL is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.
Which runway is the longest at KMWL?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 5,996 ft asphalt. That is the main runway to plan around for heavier traffic or longer landing rolls.
Which FBO is on the field at KMWL?
Mineral Wells Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (940) 328-7808 for current service details.
Can I get fuel after hours at KMWL?
Yes, the published remarks say to call 940-328-7770 for 100LL after hours. Verify current availability with the FBO directly before you go.
Are there runway or approach hazards at KMWL?
Yes. Runway 13/31 end visibility is limited from the opposite end. Runway 31 has published obstacles near the approach path. Runway 35 has a PAPI limitation beyond 3 degrees left of centerline.
Does KMWL have noise or curfew restrictions?
Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

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