Midland International Air and Space Port (KMAF)
Medium airport · Midland, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Midland International Air and Space Port |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMAF |
| IATA | MAF |
| Elevation | 2,871 ft (875 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°56'33" W 102°12'7" 31.94250, -102.20200 |
| Location | Midland, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,605 ft (1404 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 8,302 ft (2530 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 4,247 ft (1294 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 9,501 ft (2896 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Midland International Air and Space Port at a glance
Midland International Air and Space Port is a medium airport in Midland, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as MAF. The field elevation of 2,871 ft (875 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMAF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 16R/34L — offers 9,501 ft (2896 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16R points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMAF 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 Midland International Air and Space Port
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 | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Lea County Regional Airport | KHOB | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport | KFST | 133 km (72 NM) |
| San Angelo Regional Mathis Field | KSJT | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport | KLBB | 195 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Midland International Air and Space Port
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,871 ft field elevation of Midland International Air and Space Port 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 Midland International Air and Space Port
What is the ICAO code of Midland International Air and Space Port?
The ICAO identifier of Midland International Air and Space Port is KMAF, and its IATA code is MAF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Midland International Air and Space Port above sea level?
Midland International Air and Space Port sits at an elevation of 2,871 feet (875 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Midland International Air and Space Port located?
The airport lies at 31.9425, -102.2020 — in Midland, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Winkler County Airport, about 96 km away.
Does KMAF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMAF 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 Midland International Air and Space Port?
Midland International Air and Space Port has 4 runways. The longest, 16R/34L, measures 9,501 ft (2896 m) with a ASP surface.