Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport (KFST)
Medium airport · Fort Stockton, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFST |
| IATA | FST |
| Elevation | 3,011 ft (918 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°54'57" W 102°54'58" 30.91570, -102.91600 |
| Location | Fort Stockton, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,400 ft (1341 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 4,961 ft (1512 m) | 150 ft | GRS | No |
| 11/29 | 3,348 ft (1020 m) | 100 ft | GRS | No |
| 12/30 | 7,508 ft (2288 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 3,981 ft (1213 m) | 150 ft | TURF | No |
Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport at a glance
Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport is a medium airport in Fort Stockton, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as FST. The field elevation of 3,011 ft (918 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFST are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 5 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 7,508 ft (2288 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFST shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winkler County Airport | KINK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Midland International Air and Space Port | KMAF | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Lea County Regional Airport | KHOB | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Cavern City Air Terminal | KCNM | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Sonora Municipal Airport | KSOA | 220 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,011 ft field elevation of Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport is KFST, and its IATA code is FST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport above sea level?
Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport sits at an elevation of 3,011 feet (918 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.9157, -102.9160 — in Fort Stockton, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Winkler County Airport, about 100 km away.
Does KFST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFST appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport?
Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,508 ft (2288 m) with a ASP surface.