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Winston Field

Welcome to Winston Field Airport. This airport sits just 2 miles southwest of Snyder, Texas. It opened in July 1950 and serves the Scurry County area. Winston Field handles about 31 aircraft each day. The airport has two runways. The primary runway is 5,599 feet long, and the secondary runway is 4,400 feet long. Winston Field is ready for airplanes and helicopters of all sizes. It offers flight training, aerial firefighting, and cargo services. This airport is a key part of the Llano Estacado region, located between Abilene and Lubbock.

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Winston Field Airport is located just 2 miles southwest of Snyder, Texas. It opened in July 1950. The airport handles about 31 aircraft each day. It serves the Scurry County area and is in the Llano Estacado region of Texas, between Abilene and Lubbock. Winston Field can accommodate airplanes and helicopters of any size. The primary runway is 5,599 feet long, and the secondary runway is 4,400 feet long. The airport offers flight training, aerial firefighting, and cargo services. The foundation for the airport was laid in 1945 by Winston Greene and others who secured the land for this site.

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Basic information about airport

Airport code: KSNK
Type: small
Continent: NA
Country code: US
Country: United
City Snyder
IATA: SNK
Longitude: -100.94999694824
Latitude: 32.69340133667

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Winston Field Airport: Gateway to the Staked Plains

Introduction

Winston Field Airport (IATA: SNK, ICAO: KSNK, FAA LID: SNK) is a noncommercial general aviation airport in Snyder / Scurry County, Texas. The airport is more commonly known as the Thomas M. Chandler Scurry County Coliseum Airport and it opened in July 1950, serving not only Snyder but all of Scurry County (of which Snyder is the county seat) and an extensive area including portions of West Texas's Llano Estacado region located between Abilene and Lubbock. Home to two runways, measuring 5,599 and 4,400 feet respectively in length, allows Winston Field to serve aircraft and helicopters of all sizes, making it a critical transport hub for the region.

Airlines and Destinations

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Passengers and Flights

Winston Field sees an average of 31 aircraft movements per day and is a midsized regional airport. The airport doesn't report passenger totals, as it does not have any scheduled commercial flights.

How to Get Here

Winston Field Airport is a small airport located about 2 miles SW of Snyder, Texas. It is directly accessible from State Highway 350 in front of the airport. The airport is approximately 20 miles south on Interstate 20 and within close proximity to I-459 & I-65, as well. Other major thoroughfares include Interstate I-20 (about 30 minutes north of BHM).

Parking

All visitors and travelers can park for free at Winston Field Airport. This parking is situated directly opposite the terminal building, making it easy to load and unload from your trip.

Transportation Price

This airport is not served by regular public transportation. Passengers have to be with their own vehicle, rent a car themselves, or take a taxi or rideshare. These transportation prices will differ based on the service provider and the distance you are traveling.

Terminal Layout

The airport is just serviced by a terminal building that includes the administrative workplace, as well as a pilot's lounge and all other required facilities. The terminal is quite small when comparing it to the facilities of other airports (the usual).

Navigate the Airport

As a small regional airport, Winston Field is simple to navigate. All roads converge and lead you to the terminal building, where on one side is a parking space in case of your loved ones dropping you off or ushers picking up VIPs; as was also probably how Ram Gurung had arrived. However, signage is neat, and the movement from arrival to departure for passengers seems pretty straightforward as well.

Getting Between Terminals

Winston Field Airport has one terminal, so you can save the hassle of waiting in long lines and navigating through its multiple terminals.

Services and Amenities

Winston Field Airport provides basic services and amenities, which are:

  • Pilot's lounge
  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines

Restaurants and Shops

The terminal at the Winston Field Airport has no restaurants or shops. Travelers will need to go to Snyder for dining and shopping.

Security and Customs

Since Winston Field is a general aviation airport, and there are no regular commercial flights at the field, few security measures need to be taken. Travelers do go through typical airport-style security measures, but since there are no international flights, this facility does not have to worry about customs inspections.

Accessibility

Winston Field Airport is pleased to offer accessible facilities and services for our travelers with disabilities. All travelers will have access to the terminal building and parking lots.

Travel Tips

  • Try to fly for off-peak periods (like mid-week) when the airport is less crowded.
  • Make sure you arrive VERY early at the airport, Winston Field is a small facility with minimal amenities.
  • Keep baggage to an absolute minimum for streamlined security screening.
  • Keep up-to-date with weather or operational changes that might impact your upcoming travel.