Winkler County Airport — Wink, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Winkler County Airport (Wink) is INK — its ICAO code is KINK.
Distance & flight time from INK
Winkler County Airport
INK is the identifier for Winkler County Airport, a small general aviation facility serving Wink, Texas, a tiny town in the Permian Basin oil region of West Texas. The airport primarily supports operations tied to the oil and gas industry, including charter flights for energy company personnel, agricultural aviation, and private aircraft, reflecting the boom-and-bust economic history of this sparsely populated area. Wink is also notable as the birthplace of musician Roy Orbison, though the airport itself sees no scheduled passenger airline service. INK's runway and facilities are modest, consistent with its role serving a small rural community whose economy has long been tied to petroleum extraction in the Permian Basin.
Runways at Winkler County Airport (INK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3514 ft (1071 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 5003 ft (1525 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Winkler County Airport (INK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 118.325 MHz |
| CNTR | FORT WORTH CNTR | 133.1 MHz |
| RDO | SAN ANGELO RDO | 122.05 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123 MHz |
Airports near Winkler County Airport (INK)
- Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) — 96.1 km (59.7 mi)
- Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport (FST) — 99.8 km (62.0 mi)
- Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) — 101.0 km (62.8 mi)
- Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) — 117.7 km (73.1 mi)
- Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) — 210.2 km (130.6 mi)
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) — 246.0 km (152.9 mi)
- San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT) — 260.5 km (161.9 mi)
- Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) — 287.6 km (178.7 mi)
INK has no commercial airline service; it is a general aviation field mainly used by Permian Basin oil and gas operators, not to be confused with major codes despite the memorable three-letter identifier.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Winkler County Airport?
The IATA code for Winkler County Airport is INK.
What is the ICAO code for Winkler County Airport?
The ICAO code for Winkler County Airport is KINK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.