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Regional gateway serving the Mineral Wells, Texas area.
Location
Mineral Wells, United States
Mineral Wells Regional Airport (IATA: MWL, ICAO: KMWL) is a public-use general aviation airport located in Mineral Wells, Texas, approximately 45 miles west of Fort Worth. It serves primarily private, charter, and general aviation traffic for Palo Pinto County and surrounding communities.
The airport is owned and operated by the City of Mineral Wells and covers several hundred acres of land. It features paved runways capable of accommodating a range of general aviation aircraft, and has historically had connections to military training due to its proximity to the former Camp Wolters.
MWL does not currently support scheduled commercial airline service. It functions as a reliever and regional airport, supporting local business aviation, flight training, and recreational flying in the North Texas region.
Terminals
The airport has a modest general aviation terminal facility with no commercial passenger concourses.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the airport is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as no regular public transit service connects the airport to downtown Mineral Wells.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Mineral Wells Regional Airport; it serves general aviation users only.
Notable facts
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 974 feet above mean sea level.
- ›It features two paved runways oriented to accommodate prevailing wind conditions in North Texas.
- ›The airport is located adjacent to the former Camp Wolters, a major U.S. Army helicopter training base during World War II.
- ›Mineral Wells is known historically as a resort town, which has contributed to general aviation interest in the area.
- ›The airport is classified as a general aviation airport in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS).
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
