Winkler County Airport (KINK)
Medium airport · Wink, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Winkler County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KINK |
| IATA | INK |
| Elevation | 2,822 ft (860 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°46'47" W 103°12'4" 31.77960, -103.20100 |
| Location | Wink, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,514 ft (1071 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,003 ft (1525 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Winkler County Airport at a glance
Winkler County Airport is a medium airport in Wink, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as INK. The field elevation of 2,822 ft (860 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KINK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 5,003 ft (1525 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KINK 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 Winkler County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Midland International Air and Space Port | KMAF | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport | KFST | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Lea County Regional Airport | KHOB | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Cavern City Air Terminal | KCNM | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Roswell Air Center Airport | KROW | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Winkler County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,822 ft field elevation of Winkler 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 Winkler County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Winkler County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Winkler County Airport is KINK, and its IATA code is INK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Winkler County Airport above sea level?
Winkler County Airport sits at an elevation of 2,822 feet (860 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Winkler County Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.7796, -103.2010 — in Wink, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Midland International Air and Space Port, about 96 km away.
Does KINK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KINK 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 Winkler County Airport?
Winkler County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,003 ft (1525 m) with a ASP surface.