Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base
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About Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls Regional Airport is a public and military use airport six miles north of Wichita Falls in Wichita County, Texas. Its runways and taxiways are shared with Sheppard Air Force Base; most operations are military, but American Eagle operates scheduled commercial passenger flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KSPSNOTAMs
KSPSReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (4)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15R / 33L | 13,100 ft / 3,993 m | 300 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
| 15C / 33C | 10,003 ft / 3,049 m | 150 ft | Pem | Lighted | Open |
| 17 / 35 | 7,021 ft / 2,140 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 15L / 33R | 6,000 ft / 1,829 m | 150 ft | Pem | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (11)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.200 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.050 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.200 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.750 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 120.400 MHz |
| GND | GND | 125.500 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.460 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.220 MHz |
| RDO | FORT WORTH RDO | 122.650 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.750 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Services & operations
Wichita Falls Regional Airport offers daily flights to/from Dallas/Ft Worth Airport.
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Navaids(3)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Runway hot spots (1)
Showing 8 of 12 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WICHITA FALLS CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3500 ft MSL |
| WICHITA FALLS CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
| A636 MON-FRI SR-1HR-SS+1HR | Special use | Danger | GND | 4000 ft MSL |
| EXCLUDED FROM A636 | Special use | Danger | GND | 3500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 20% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | -163 ft | |
| Feb | 78% | 1 ft | |
| Mar | 88% | 1,053 ft | |
| Apr | 85% | 1,518 ft | |
| May | 86% | 2,009 ft | |
| Jun | 94% | 2,645 ft | |
| Jul | 98% | 2,801 ft | |
| Aug | 96% | 2,814 ft | |
| Sep | 91% | 2,292 ft | |
| Oct | 88% | 1,568 ft | |
| Nov | 86% | 711 ft | |
| Dec | 83% | 302 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-163–2,814 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base is KSPS, and its IATA code is SPS.
Where is Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base located?
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base is medium airport located in Wichita Falls, United States, at an elevation of 1,019 ft (311 m).
How many runways does Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base have?
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base has 4 runways, the longest being 13,100 ft / 3,993 m.
Which airlines fly to Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base?
Airlines historically serving Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base include American Airlines, US Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base?
Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base in?
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base?
The nearest airport to Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base is Dave Eby Field (4XA5), about 2.9 nm to the n, followed by Klinkerman Airport and Wichita Valley Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.