Fort Worth Spinks Airport

Infobox Airport
name = Fort Worth Spinks Airport
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IATA = FWS
ICAO = KFWS
type = Public
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operator = City of Fort Worth
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location = Fort Worth, Texas
elevation-f = 700
elevation-m = 213.4
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website = http://www.fortworthgov.org/aviation
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r1-number = 17/35
r1-length-f = 6,002
r1-length-m = 1,829
r1-surface = Asphalt
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Fort Worth Spinks Airport Airport codes|FWS|KFWS|FWS is a public airport located fourteen miles (22.53 km) south of the central business district (CBD) of Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas, USA. The airport is the newest of the three airports that are owned by the City of Fort Worth and it serves the cities of Fort Worth, Burleson, and Mansfield. This airport is located at the intersection of Interstate 35W and HWY 1187 and serves as a reliever airport for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

This airport is one of few in the country to have Class E airspace and a control tower.

History

Spinks Airport was named for Maurice Hunger “Pappy” Spinks, a renowned aerobatic competitor and aviation manufacturer. "Pappy" Spinks built nearby Oak Grove Airport, portions of which have been encompassed by Spinks Airport. Pappy was a patron of the Aerobatic Club of America and was described by fellow aerobatic pilots as a "rough edged old millionaire", who had made a fortune during the Vietnam War as a vendor for nearby Bell Helicopter.

Facilities

Fort Worth Spinks Airport covers 836 acres and has one paved runway. Runway 17R/35L: 6002 x 100 FT, Surface: Concrete and is at an elevation of 700FT (213.4m) above sea level.

References

* [http://www.fortworthgov.org/aviation/info/default.aspx?id=44994 Honored in 2007 as most improved airport in Texas]

External links

* [http://www.harrisonaviation.com/ Harrison Aviation - FBO]
* [http://www.txgyro.com/ Texas Gyro - Avionics and Instruments]
* [http://www.spinksflightcenter.com/ Spinks Flight Center - Spinks Airport's Only FAA Approved Flight School]

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