Fort Worth Spinks Airport

Fort Worth Spinks Airport Official page for the City of Fort Worth "Spinks Airport". A paved 6,000-foot runway coupled with a 3,600-foot turf runway provides flexible options.

Spinks Airport, opened in 1988, is a general aviation reliever airport for the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. It is located 13 miles south of downtown Fort Worth, offers easy access to Interstate 35W, and bypasses DFW Class B airspace. With a blend of corporate business and general aviation activity, Spinks offers amenities that cater to your needs. Due to high demand and $17 million in private hang

ar investments, Spinks was recently named Most Improved Airport by TxDOT Aviation. The airport offers high quality facilities and includes a full service FBO, multiple maintenance facilities, multiple flight schools, AWOS and car rental services. Numerous hotels, restaurants and retail shopping are within walking distance.

01/27/2026

RY 18R/36L is open!! Please follow ATCT instructions carefully when taxing. Thank you for your patience as we worked through this storm!

01/23/2026

Winter has arrived, in a big way!! We kindly advise passengers and tenants to stay home if possible and avoid unnecessary travel to the airport during the storm. The safety of our passengers and tenants is our top priority, and our team is working hard to ensure operations continue smoothly.

Standby for updates!!!!

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting a General Aviation Passengers and Pilots Survey to help mea...
09/09/2025

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting a General Aviation Passengers and Pilots Survey to help measure the economic contributions of airports across Texas — including Spinks Airport.

Your feedback is vital in helping us demonstrate the value of our airport and guide future improvements. The survey only takes a few minutes, and your responses will remain confidential.

Simply scan the QR code below or click the link here to get started: https://jviation.tfaforms.net/423905

Your voice makes a difference. Thank you for supporting Spinks Airport and helping us grow together!

05/23/2025

We're pleased to report that our new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) is now fully operational. The current weather is available at https://kfws.awos.live/home?page=2.

Spinks Airport is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Maintenance Worker to join our team. This ro...
04/01/2025

Spinks Airport is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Maintenance Worker to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic aviation environment, ensuring the safety, functionality, and efficiency of airport facilities and equipment.

If you have a passion for hands-on work and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our airport maintenance team.

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Attention aviation enthusiasts and businesses:An exciting opportunity awaits at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (KFWS). We are...
03/17/2025

Attention aviation enthusiasts and businesses:

An exciting opportunity awaits at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (KFWS). We are seeking expressions of interest for a new aviation-related hangar development. This land lease offers a prime location for your aviation business needs.

https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/aviation/spinks/property-management

Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a thriving aviation community.

Located in the 13th largest metropolis in the U.S., Spinks Airport is ideally situated in the southern commercial growth corridor and within miles of major attractions, businesses and universities. Local businesses include Texas Gyro Avionics, Air Center Helicopters, Alcon Laboratories, Ball Corp, B...

Fort Worth Spinks Airport has officially been designated as a National Reliever Airport by the Federal Aviation Administ...
10/23/2024

Fort Worth Spinks Airport has officially been designated as a National Reliever Airport by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a significant milestone in the airport's growth.

Spinks now joins a select group of just 15 Texas airports that have been recognized for their strategic significance in reducing pressure on commercial hubs and providing smoother, more efficient air traffic management. Texas hosts roughly 12% of the National Reliever Airports within the United States.

This honor highlights Spinks' expanding role in sustaining North Texas' aviation infrastructure by providing crucial services to pilots, businesses, and aviation stakeholders.

National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) - Current

What began as a dreary morning transformed into a spectacular eclipse.
04/08/2024

What began as a dreary morning transformed into a spectacular eclipse.

02/08/2024

Hangar Development Opportunity Coming Soon!

The City of Fort Worth Department of Aviation (DOA), invites and welcomes qualified parties to submit proposals for a Multi-Unit Hangar Development at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (Airport). Please take the time to carefully read and become familiar with the proposal requirements. All proposals submitted for consideration must be received by 2:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2024. Submission of a proposal does not obligate the Airport Sponsor to acceptance of the proposal for development. Approval of developments are at the sole discretion of the Selection Panel and Airport Sponsor.

12/17/2023

Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright Brothers make the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft.

12/15/2023
We're expanding our team and currently seeking a dedicated individual to join us as an Airport Operations Officer. Check...
11/20/2023

We're expanding our team and currently seeking a dedicated individual to join us as an Airport Operations Officer.

Check out the details and apply here: https://boards.greenhouse.io/cityoffortworth/jobs/5811513003?gh_jid=5811513003

Position: Airport Operations Officer
Location: Fort Worth Spinks Airport
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 12/1/2023

Feel free to tag someone who might be a perfect fit or share this post to spread the word.

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450 Alsbury Court
Fort Worth, TX
76028

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