Mineral Wells Regional Airport Guide
Mineral Wells Regional Airport sits about 3 miles southeast of Mineral Wells, Texas, on the line between Palo Pinto and Parker counties. The City of Mineral Wells owns it. It is a general aviation field, and no airline currently serves it.
The airfield opened in May 1943 as part of Camp Wolters, an Army training site. It reopened in 1951 as Wolters Air Force Base and became a U.S. Army helicopter training center in 1956. The Army renamed the base Fort Wolters in 1963 and deactivated it in 1975. Pioneer Air Lines began scheduled flights to Mineral Wells in 1947. Its successor, Continental, withdrew in 1958 and 1959.
The airport has two asphalt runways. Runway 13/31 is 5,996 feet long and runway 17/35 is 4,188 feet long, and both are 100 feet wide. Traffic is almost all general aviation, with a small share of military flights. The airport logged about 32,250 operations in the year ending April 2017, roughly 88 a day, and had 59 based aircraft. Travelers who need scheduled airline flights usually drive to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, which lies to the east.
Services
2 of 6 availableCompare 3 listed options at Mineral Wells Regional Airport, spanning car rentals and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Mineral Wells Regional Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 2 runways
- Location
- 32.782, -98.060
- Operator
- City of Mineral Wells
Terminals
1 terminalMineral Wells Regional Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Mineral Wells Regional Airport Terminal. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Mineral Wells Regional Airport TerminalGeneral aviation
Nearby cities
1 cityMineral Wells Regional Airport is closest to Mineral Wells (5 km northwest). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Mineral Wells5 km northwest
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the airport codes for Mineral Wells Regional Airport?
What are the airport codes for Mineral Wells Regional Airport?
Where is Mineral Wells Regional Airport located?
Where is Mineral Wells Regional Airport located?
What services are available at Mineral Wells Regional Airport?
What services are available at Mineral Wells Regional Airport?
Help us improve this page
Found outdated information or know about a service we're missing? Let us know!
Suggest page updates →