Winkler County Airport — Wink, United States

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The 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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
04/223514 ft (1071 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP
13/315003 ft (1525 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Winkler County Airport (INK)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS118.325 MHz
CNTRFORT WORTH CNTR133.1 MHz
RDOSAN ANGELO RDO122.05 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123 MHz

Airports near Winkler County Airport (INK)

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.