Mineral Wells Regional Airport (KMWL)
Medium airport · Mineral Wells, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mineral Wells Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMWL |
| IATA | MWL |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°46'54" W 98°3'37" 32.78160, -98.06020 |
| Location | Mineral Wells, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,996 ft (1828 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,188 ft (1277 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mineral Wells Regional Airport at a glance
Mineral Wells Regional Airport is a medium airport in Mineral Wells, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as MWL. The field elevation of 974 ft (297 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMWL 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 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 5,996 ft (1828 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 KMWL 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 Mineral Wells Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field | KNFW | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport | KFTW | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport | KAFW | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | KDFW | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Mid-Way Regional Airport | KJWY | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mineral Wells Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 974 ft field elevation of Mineral Wells Regional 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 Mineral Wells Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mineral Wells Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mineral Wells Regional Airport is KMWL, and its IATA code is MWL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mineral Wells Regional Airport above sea level?
Mineral Wells Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mineral Wells Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.7816, -98.0602 — in Mineral Wells, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field, about 58 km away.
Does KMWL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMWL 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 Mineral Wells Regional Airport?
Mineral Wells Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,996 ft (1828 m) with a ASP surface.