KSPS -- Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Muni
Wichita Falls, TX, US
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 132.05 (269.9) |
|---|---|
| ASOS: | 940-208-0073 |
| SHEPPARD TOWER: | 119.75 (279.525) |
| SHEPPARD GROUND: | 125.5 (289.4) |
| SHEPPARD APPROACH: | 118.2 (269.025) |
| SHEPPARD DEPARTURE: | 120.4 (316.075) |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 121.2 (282.225) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| CTAF: | 119.75 |
| UNICOM: | 122.95 |
| PMSV METRO: | (339.65) |
| PTD: | (372.2) |
| AWOS-3 at CWC (7.5 S): | 119.625, 940-766-2967 |
| ASOS at FDR (32.8 NW): | 132.675, 580-530-3512 |
| ASOS at LAW (35.0 N): | 120.75, 580-581-1351 |
- Approach/Departure service provided by fort worth ARTCC (ZFW) on frequencies 133.5/350.35 (wichita falls RCAG) when sheppard approach control is closed.
- Pmsv metro: weather operate hour 0500Z++ monitor through 0100Z++ SAT, 1300-2200Z++ SUN, closed SAT and HOL; Operate hour may vary by LCL flying scheduled. Contact C940-676-2730/DSN 736-2730. Ksps ASOS remains opnl. Winds issued by tower are offl afld winds from the center runway.
Runways
Runway 15R/33L
| Dimensions | 13100 x 300 feet / 3993 x 91 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 15R | Runway 33L | |
| Coordinates | N34°0.23' / W98°29.97' | N33°58.22' / W98°29.01' |
| Elevation | 998.3 | 1000.2 |
| Traffic Pattern | Right | Left |
| Runway Heading | 158° True | 338° True |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lights | MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lights |
Runway 15C/33C
| Dimensions | 10003 x 150 feet / 3049 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface |
Asphalt/Concrete / Grooved
RWY 15C FIRST 2000 FT, LAST 1000 FT CONC, MID ZONE ASPH.
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| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 15C | Runway 33C | |
| Coordinates | N34°0.38' / W98°29.83' | N33°58.84' / W98°29.09' |
| Elevation | 1003.1 | 989.4 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 158° True | 338° True |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ALSF-I | ALSF-I |
Runway 18/36
| Dimensions | 7021 x 150 feet / 2140 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Asphalt / Grooved | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 18 | Runway 36 | |
| Coordinates | N33°58.95' / W98°29.75' | N33°57.79' / W98°29.76' |
| Elevation | 1001 | 1014.4 |
| Traffic Pattern | Right | Left |
| Runway Heading | 180° True | 0° True |
| Markings | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Approach Lights | ||
| REIL | Yes | |
Runway 15L/33R
| Dimensions | 6000 x 150 feet / 1829 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface |
Asphalt/Concrete / Grooved
FIRST & LAST 1000 FT CONC; MID ZONE ASPH.
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| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 15L | Runway 33R | |
| Coordinates | N34°0.67' / W98°29.60' | N33°59.75' / W98°29.16' |
| Elevation | 1019.1 | 999.7 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 158° True | 338° True |
| Markings | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ||
| REIL | Yes | Yes |
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N33°59.33' / W98°29.51' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 5 miles N of Wichita Falls, TX. on 3800 acres of land. |
| Elevation | 1019.1 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 5° E |
Operations
| Airport Use | Open to the public |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | No |
| Beacon | White-Green — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Wind Indicator | Yes, Lighted |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| A.R.T.C.C. | FORT WORTH |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | FORT WORTH |
| NOTAMs Facility | SPS (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | DALLAS-FT WORTH |
| ARFF Cert | I B S 05/1973 |
| Airspace Analysis | NOT ANALYZED |
| Attendance | ALL/ALL/ALL |
| Airspace | CLASS D SVC 1200-0200Z++ MON-FRI, 1800-2300Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT & HOL; OTHER TIMES USE CTAF 119.75 279.525; OTHER TIMES CLASS E |
Ownership
| Ownership | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Owner |
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.
SHEPPARD AFB
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76311
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| Manager |
JENNY STEVENS
4000 ARMSTRONG DR, STE 8
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76305
940-761-4306
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Services Available
| Fuel | 100LL (blue), Jet-A |
|---|---|
| Transient Storage | Tiedowns |
| Airframe Repair | MINOR |
| Engine Repair | MINOR |
Remarks
- Tran alert: operate 1200-0200Z++ WKD; 1800-2300Z++ SUN, closed SAT and HOL.
- Restricted: prior permission required, 24 hour PN RQR, contact afld operations DSN 736-2180/6474, C940-676-2180/6474.
- During periods when control tower is closed exercise caution when taxiing; The civil airport is located to the S and the military ramp is located to the W of the runways. FLD condition NOTAM (ficon) (RSC/RCR) not rprtd when the tower is closed.
- Restricted: tran aircraft LTD to ONE approach to A full stop landing and must taxi to prkg durg STU trng.
- Migratory bird activity on & in the vicinity of airport from OCT-APR.
- Caution: "military airport conducts HI performance jet trng in A HI density environment within 95 NM of ksps, 1200-0200Z++ MON-FRI to FL390, and when tower hour extn by NOTAM, occasionally SAT and SUN.
- (A89) LC call to FSS 855-5574.
- A-GEAR: MA-1A runway 15R-33L not raised, unless 80TH FTW is flying, RQR 30 minimum PN when tower operate.
- Miscellaneous: base operations 1200-0200Z++ WKD; 1800-2300Z++ SUN; Closed SAT and HOL.
- Due to close proximity of runways 33L & 33C use vigilance with monitor ground track for the HI-TACAN runway 33C approach.
- Restricted: solo STU N/A.
- Miscellaneous: weather observation LTD to west due to restricted view.
- SERVICE-LGT: runway 15R-33L PAPI RRP and ILS RPI not coincidental.
- SERVICE-LGT: runway 15C-33C PAPI GS and ILS GS not coincidental.
- Restricted: all tran aircraft must be chocked 30 minimum prior to trans alert closing; Prior permission required expires 30 minimum prior to afld closing.All tran aircraft rqrd to arrival with crew orders for security forces
- Caution: DO not confuse parl taxiway with runway 15R-33L.
- Miscellaneous: aetc FTR aircraft EXP reduced runway separation: day/VFR, similar type aircraft 3000 ft, dissimilar type aircraft 6000 ft, night 6000 ft all aetc aircraft. Tran aetc aircraft notify tower on initial contact if reduced runway separation is not desired.
- Miscellaneous: military weather advsy/Warning available O/R-METRO.
- Service - tran alert: operate 1130 -0300Z++ WKD; 1800-2300++ SUN; Closed SAT and HOL. Qualified weapons/Munitions pers not available to safe FTR type aircraft.
- Jasu: 3(AM32-95) 1(MC-1) 3(AM/32A-86D).
- Fluid: SP presair LOX.
- SERVICE-OIL joap results available 1345-2100Z++ WKD except HOL.
- Miscellaneous: Class D airspace EFF 1130-0300Z++ MON-FRI; 1800-2300Z++ SUN; Except HOL; OT Class E.
- Caution: ATC pers IAW the cooperative weather watch (CWW) will alert weather pers on any unreported weather condition that could affect FLT safety.
- Caution: military airport conducts HI per jet trng in A HI density environment 1400-0400Z++ MON-FRI and when tower hour extn by NOTAM; Ocnly SAT. Trans military aircraft not auzd to arrival/Departure outside of publ hour.
- Miscellaneous: expect no AF service while PRK at the RGN airport.
- Miscellaneous: contact base taxi DSN 736-1843 C940-676-1843, or U-DRIVE DSN 736-6813 C940-676-6813 prior to arrival.
- SERVICE-FUEL: A++.
- Afld operations FLT/Command post at C940-676-2616.
- For clearance delivery if unable to contact on FSS frequency, contact fort worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.
- SERVICE-LGT: runway 15C SFL OTS UFN.
- Restricted: runway 15L/33R for 80 FTW T-6 aircraft use only.
- SERVICE-LGT: runway 33C SFL OTS UFN.
- Restricted: runway 15C/33C closed except XNG at taxiway G for 80 FTW aircraft. Taxiway K and taxiway G east of runway 15R/33L closed except for 80 FTW aircraft. Taxiway L and taxiway F between runway 15R/33L and approach end runway 33C closed.
- Miscellaneous: for information ABT the wichita falls municipal arrival procs visit: WWW.Sheppard.AF.Military/Contact/SHARE-THE-AIR.
- ILS/Radar: ILS or localizer/DME - ILS 15C not available.
- When the control tower is closed activate MALSR runway 33L - CTAF.
- Traffic pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL light aircraft, 800 ft AGL, 1300 ft AGL conventional & jet, runway 15R/33L 1800 ft AGL overhead.
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