KMWL

VFR

MINERAL WELLS RGNL

MINERAL WELLS · TEXAS

Elev
973.6'
Longest RWY
5,996'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KMWL MINERAL WELLS RGNL showing runway layout — runways 13/31, 17/35
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
RWY 13
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KMWL

Current METAR

Observed 05:53Z

KMWL 120553Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 27/23 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02670233 10328 20261 403500256 51019
Wind
140° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,660 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

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 6 kt
RWY 13
130°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 130° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,974 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored130° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KMWL MINERAL WELLS RGNL in MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS, showing runways 13/31, 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • RWY 13/31 RWY ENDS NOT VSB FM OPPOSITE END.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
  • RWY 13, DITCH 6 FT DEEP, 8 FT WIDE, 50 FT LONG, BTWN RWY THR & TWY A.

Lighting notes

  • DUSK-DAWN. MIRL RWYS 13/31 & 17/35 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL 940-328-7770.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 138 FT FENCE, 199 FT DSTC, 347 FT R, 15 FT RD, 199 FT DSTC, 390 FT R.
  • 3110 FT GND 0-199 DSTC, 15 FT TREES, 175 FT DSTC, 150 FT R.
  • 35PAPI UNUSBL BYD 3 DEG L OF CNTRLN.
  • 139 FT FENCE POLE, 8 FT FENCE. APCH SLOPE 10:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 35 FT TREES, 560 FT FM DSPLCD THR 248 FT R.
  • 31APCH SLOPE 0:1 TO DSPLCD THR OVR 10 FT GND 0 FT DSTC, 180 FT LEFT.
  • 35APCH SLOPE 14:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.

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
140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

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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