Runways · KSPS

Runways at Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Muni headings, length, surface and ILS (KSPS)

SHEPPARD AFB/WICHITA FALLS MUNI · WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS

Runway system
Towered
4
runways
Longest
13,100 ft
ILS
2
Surface
CONC · ASPH-CONC

KSPS has 4 runways. The longest is Runway 15R/33L at 13,100 ft with a concrete surface. The shortest is Runway 15L/33R at 6,000 ft. Surfaces in use are concrete, asphalt and asphalt-concrete. ILS is published for Runway 15C and Runway 33L.

The field elevation is 1,019.1 ft MSL. The control tower is open 1200-0200Z++ Monday through Friday. It is open 1800-2300Z++ Sunday. It is closed Saturday and holidays. Use CTAF when the tower is closed.

Runway 15R has right traffic. Runway 18 has right traffic. No LAHSO notes are published. No noise abatement notes are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest airport data before departure.

Wind & favored runway

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

Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 8 kt
RWY 15R
153°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15R · 153° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,019 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
15R/33L153° / 333°13,100 ft300 ftCONC15R R
15C/33C153° / 333°10,003 ft150 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
18/36175° / 355°7,021 ft150 ftASPH18 R
15L/33R153° / 333°6,000 ft150 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless ATC assigns otherwise. At the listed field elevation of 1,019.1 ft MSL, that is about 2,019 ft MSL. Runway 15R uses right traffic. Runway 18 uses right traffic. The tower is open during published hours and ATC sequences the pattern when it is operating. Use CTAF when the tower is closed. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

Every end, one page

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

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KSPS have?
KSPS has 4 runways.
What is the longest runway at KSPS?
Runway 15R/33L is the longest runway. It is 13,100 ft long.
Which runway ends have ILS at KSPS?
ILS is published for Runway 15C and Runway 33L.
Which KSPS runways have right traffic?
Runway 15R has right traffic. Runway 18 has right traffic.
What is the tower schedule at KSPS?
The tower is open 1200-0200Z++ Monday through Friday. It is open 1800-2300Z++ Sunday. It is closed Saturday and holidays.
What surface types are used at KSPS?
Surfaces in use are concrete, asphalt and asphalt-concrete.
KSPS runways headings, length, surface, ILS