Winston Field Airport

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Coordinates: 32°41.6033′N 100°57.0283′W / 32.6933883°N 100.9504717°W / 32.6933883; -100.9504717
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32°41.6033′N 100°57.0283′W / 32.6933883°N 100.9504717°W / 32.6933883; -100.9504717

Winston Field Airport
Summary
Owner/OperatorScurry County
ServesSnyder, TX 79549
Elevation AMSL2,430 ft / 740.66 m
Coordinates32°41′58″N 100°56′54″W / 32.69958°N 100.94823°W / 32.69958; -100.94823
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Winston Field Airport is located in Texas
Winston Field Airport
Winston Field Airport
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
08/26 4,200 1,280.2 Asphalt
17/35 5,599 1,706.6 Asphalt
Sources: AOPA website[1]

Winston Field Airport (IATA: SNK, ICAO: KSNK, FAA LID: SNK) is an airport located 2 miles southwest from Snyder, Texas. The airport was opened during July 1950. The airport normally handles about 31 aircraft every day. This airport is located in the Llano Estacado region of Texas between Abilene and Lubbock and serves the entire Scurry County area. This airport is equipped for airplanes or helicopters of any size.

As for the runways, the primary runway is 5,599 feet and the secondary is 4,400 feet. The foundation for the airport was laid in 1945 when Winston Greene, along with others, managed to secure a piece of land that would become the site of the airport. Winston Field offers many activities such as flight training, aerial firefighting and cargo services.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1], AOPA website
  2. ^ "Fly Into Snyder: The Winston Field Airport". Discover Snyder, Texas. Retrieved 2023-10-27.

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