Mineral Wells Regional Airport — Mineral Wells, United States
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Distance & flight time from MWL
Mineral Wells Regional Airport
Mineral Wells Regional Airport, coded MWL, serves Mineral Wells, Texas, and occupies part of the former Fort Wolters, once a major U.S. Army helicopter training installation during the Vietnam War era. Today MWL functions primarily as a general aviation and flight training facility, with a long runway inherited from its military past that supports larger aircraft than typical for a town this size. The airport hosts flight schools, aircraft maintenance operations, and occasional cargo or charter flights. MWL has no regular scheduled commercial airline service, instead focusing on general aviation, corporate flights, and pilot training programs that take advantage of its uncongested airspace and historically significant infrastructure rooted in Fort Wolters' military aviation legacy.
Runways at Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5996 ft (1828 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 4188 ft (1277 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.075 MHz |
| CNTR | FORT WORTH CNTR | 127 MHz |
| RDO | FORT WORTH RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.725 MHz |
Airports near Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL)
- NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (FWH) — 57.9 km (36.0 mi)
- Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) — 65.5 km (40.7 mi)
- Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) — 73.0 km (45.4 mi)
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — 96.4 km (59.9 mi)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) — 113.5 km (70.5 mi)
- Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) — 140.1 km (87.1 mi)
- Waco Regional Airport (ACT) — 151.8 km (94.3 mi)
- Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) — 157.4 km (97.8 mi)
MWL identifies Mineral Wells Regional Airport in Texas; searchers often want to know it has no scheduled airline flights but supports general aviation and flight training instead.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Mineral Wells Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Mineral Wells Regional Airport is MWL.
What is the ICAO code for Mineral Wells Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Mineral Wells Regional Airport is KMWL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.