Location
Latitude: |
33-59-19.6800N (33.9888) |
Longitude: |
098-29-30.8600W (-98.491906) |
Elevation: |
1019.1 feet MSL (311 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
3.6 E (as of October 2026 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -6.0 (Standard Time) UTC -5.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
05 N.M. N of Wichita Falls, Texas |
Found On: |
Dallas-Ft Worth Chart |
FAA Region: |
ASW |
Contacts
Manager: |
Air Force owned: |
| JENNY STEVENS 4000 ARMSTRONG DR, STE 8 WICHITA FALLS, TX 76305 940-676-7674 |
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. SHEPPARD AFB WICHITA FALLS, TX 76311 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Control tower: |
Yes |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours ALL/ALL/ALL |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZFW (Fort Worth) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZFW (Fort Worth) |
Lighting Schedule: |
SEE RMK |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
No |
Beacon Color: |
White-Green (Lighted Land Airport) |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
2019 feet (615 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
SPS |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
No |
Customs Landing Rights: |
No |
Military Landing Rights: |
No |
Civil/Military Joint Use: |
Yes |
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: |
Class I ARFF Index: B Air Carrier Service: Scheduled Certification Date: 05/1973 |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| CTAF: | 119.750 |
| Unicom: | 122.950 |
| Tower: | SHEPPARD 119.75 279.525 Hrs: OPR 1200-0200Z++ MON-FRI; 1800-2300Z++ SUN; CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT USE CTAF. |
| Clearance Del.: | 121.2 282.225 |
| Ground: | 125.5 289.4 |
| Approach: | SHEPPARD 118.2 269.025 Hrs: OPR 1200-0200Z++ MON-FRI; 1800-2300Z++ SUN; CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT CTC FORT WORTH CENTER 133.5 350.35. FORT WORTH ARTCC Hrs: 0200-1200Z++ MON-FRI; 2300-1800Z++ SUN. 24 SAT & HOL. |
| Departure: | SHEPPARD 118.2 120.4 269.025 316.075 Hrs: OPR 1200-0200Z++ MON-FRI; 1800-2300Z++ SUN; CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT CTC FORT WORTH CENTER 133.5 350.35. FORT WORTH ARTCC Hrs: 0200-1200Z++ MON-FRI; 2300-1800Z++ SUN. 24 SAT & HOL. |
| ATIS: | 132.05 269.9 Hrs: OPR 1200-0200Z++ |
| ASOS: | (940-208-0073) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 |
| EMERG: | 243.0 |
| PMSV METRO: | 339.65 |
| PTD: | 372.2 |
- APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY FORT WORTH ARTCC (ZFW) ON FREQS 133.5/350.35 (WICHITA FALLS RCAG) WHEN SHEPPARD APCH CLSD.
- PMSV METRO: WX OPR HR 0500Z++ MON THRU 0100Z++ SAT, 1300-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL; OPR HR MAY VARY BY LCL FLYING SKED. CTC C940-676-2730/DSN 736-2730. KSPS ASOS REMAINS OPNL. WINDS ISSUED BY TWR ARE OFFL AFLD WINDS FM THE CNTR RWY.
- MNT 1200 - 0200Z++ MON-FRI, 1800 - 2300Z++ SUN, EXC HOL.
- WINDS ISSUED BY TWR ARE OFFL WINDS FM CTR RWY.
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 817 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Hawthorne
Website |
Unicom 122.95 | 855-5460, 800-267-1466 | 100LL, Jet A |
| Signature Flight Support
|
Unicom: 122.95, Arinc: 129.95 | +1 940 855 5460 |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | N | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Fort Worth(FTW) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 10/01/26 to 0901Z 10/29/26.
There are various types of charts available for an airport. They are listed in the Page Type column. Here is a legend for those types:
APD - Airport Diagram
DP - Departure Procedure Charts
HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
| Page Type | Page Name | Volume | Action Since Last Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| APD (Military) | AIRPORT DIAGRAM | SC-2 | |
| HOT (Military) | HOT SPOT | SC-2 | |
| IAP (Military) | HI-ILS OR LOC Z RWY 33L | SC-2 | |
| IAP (Military) | HI-TACAN RWY 15R | SC-2 | |
| IAP (Military) | HI-TACAN RWY 33L | SC-2 | |
| IAP (Military) | ILS OR LOC Y RWY 33L | SC-2 | |
| IAP (Military) | RNAV (GPS) RWY 15L | SC-2 | |
| IAP (Military) | RNAV (GPS) RWY 15R | SC-2 | |
| IAP (Military) | RNAV (GPS) RWY 33L | SC-2 | |
| IAP (Military) | VOR/DME-E | SC-2 | |
| MIN (Military) | RADAR MINIMUMS | SC-2 | |
| MIN (Military) | TAKEOFF MINIMUMS | SC-2 |
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near SPS
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | SHP | . . . . . . . . _ _ . | Sheppard | TACAN | 110.80 | 150 | 146 |
| 5.0 | ICF | . . _ . _ . . . _ . | Madison | NDB | 296 | 158 | 154 |
| 5.1 | SPS | . . . . _ _ . . . . | Wichita Falls | VORTAC | 112.70 | 269 | 265 |
| 12.4 | SKB | . . . _ . _ _ . . . | Scotland | NDB | 344 | 179 | 175 |
| 30.7 | LAW | . _ . . . _ . _ _ | Lawton | VOR-DME | 116.85 | 7 | 3 |
| 37.1 | DUC | _ . . . . _ _ . _ . | Duncan | DME | 111 | 50 | 47 |
| 37.5 | PFL | . _ _ . . . _ . . _ . . | Post | NDB | 425 | 6 | 2 |
| 42.6 | GMZ | _ _ . _ _ _ _ . . | Grindstone Mountain | NDB | 356 | 122 | 119 |
| 43.1 | UKW | . . _ _ . _ . _ _ | Bowie | VORTAC | 117.15 | 128 | 125 |
| 47.8 | OFZ | _ _ _ . . _ . _ _ . . | Trail | NDB | 388 | 5 | 1 |
| 47.8 | FSI | . . _ . . . . . . | Trail | FAN MARKER | 5 | 1 | |
| 49.4 | GHX | _ _ . . . . . _ . . _ | Graham | NDB | 371 | 180 | 176 |
| 55.9 | LTS | . _ . . _ . . . | Altus | VORTAC | 109.80 | 316 | 312 |
| 59.8 | HBR | . . . . _ . . . . _ . | Hobart | VORTAC | 111.80 | 331 | 327 |
| 67.1 | ADM | . _ _ . . _ _ | Ardmore | VORTAC | 116.70 | 78 | 75 |
| 76.3 | PVJ | . _ _ . . . . _ . _ _ _ | Pauls Valley | NDB | 384 | 54 | 51 |
| 77.3 | DT | _ . . _ | Pinck | NDB | 257 | 122 | 119 |
| 77.8 | AKL | . _ _ . _ . _ . . | Haskell | NDB | 407 | 232 | 228 |
| 78.8 | AI | . _ . . | Addmo | NDB | 400 | 78 | 75 |
| 79.7 | MQP | _ _ _ _ . _ . _ _ . | Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 | 161 | 158 |
Nearby Airports with Fuel
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-2 | TRAN ALERT: OPR 1200-0200Z++ WKD; 1800-2300Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL. |
| A110-4 | RSTD: PPR, 24 HR PN RQR, CTC AFLD OPS DSN 736-2180/6474, C940-676-2180/6474. |
| A110-6 | DURING PERIODS WHEN CTL TWR IS CLSD EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN TAXIING; THE CIVIL ARPT IS LCTD TO THE S AND THE MIL RAMP IS LCTD TO THE W OF THE RWYS. FLD COND NOTAM (FICON) (RSC/RCR) NOT RPRTD WHEN TWR CLSD. |
| A110-7 | RSTD: TRAN ACFT LTD TO ONE APCH TO A FULL STOP LDG AND MUST TAXI TO PRKG DURG STU TRNG. |
| A110-8 | MIGRATORY BIRD ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT FM OCT-APR. |
| A110-10 | CAUTION: MIL ARPT CONDUCTS HI PERFORMANCE JET TRNG IN A HI DENSITY ENVIRONMENT WITHIN 95 NM OF KSPS, 1200-0200Z++ MON-FRI TO FL390, AND WHEN TWR HR EXTN BY NOTAM, OCCASIONALLY SAT AND SUN. |
| A110-11 | (A89) LC CALL TO FSS 855-5574. |
| A110-12 | A-GEAR: MA-1A RWY 15R-33L NOT RAISED, UNLESS 80TH FTW IS FLYING, RQR 30 MIN PN WHEN TWR OPR. |
| A110-14 | MISC: BASE OPS 1200-0200Z++ WKD; 1800-2300Z++ SUN; CLSD SAT AND HOL. |
| A110-15 | DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF RWYS 33L & 33C USE VIGILANCE WITH MONITOR GND TRACK FOR THE HI-TACAN RWY 33C APCH. |
| A110-22 | SERVICE-LGT: RWY 15R-33L PAPI RRP AND ILS RPI NOT COINCIDENTAL. |
| A110-24 | RSTD: ALL TRAN ACFT MUST BE CHOCKED 30 MIN PRIOR TO TRANS ALERT CLOSING; PPR EXPIRES 30 MIN PRIOR TO AFLD CLOSING. |
| A110-25 | CAUTION: DO NOT CONFUSE PARL TWY WITH RWY 15R-33L. |
| A110-26 | MISC: AETC ACFT EXP REDUCED RWY SEPARATION. DAY/VFR, SIMILAR TYPE ACFT 3000 FT, DISSIMILAR TYPE ACFT 6000 FT, NIGHT 6000 FT ALL AETC ACFT. TRAN AETC ACFT NOTIFY TWR ON INITIAL CTC IF REDUCED RWY SEPARATION IS NOT DESIRED. |
| A110-28 | MISC: MIL WX ADVSY/WARNING AVBL O/R-METRO. |
| A110-29 | SERVICE - TRAN ALERT: OPR 1130 -0300Z++ WKD; 1800-2300++ SUN; CLSD SAT AND HOL. QUALIFIED WEAPONS/MUNITIONS PERS NOT AVBL TO SAFE FTR TYPE ACFT. |
| A110-30 | JASU: 3(AM32-95) 1(MC-1) 3(AM/32A-86D). |
| A110-31 | FLUID: SP PRESAIR LOX. |
| A110-32 | SERVICE-OIL JOAP RESULTS AVBL 1345-2100Z++ WKD EXC HOL. |
| A110-35 | MISC: CLASS D AIRSPACE EFF 1130-0300Z++ MON-FRI; 1800-2300Z++ SUN; EXC HOL; OT CLASS E. |
| A110-36 | CAUTION: ATC PERS IAW THE COOPERATIVE WX WATCH (CWW) WILL ALERT WX PERS ON ANY UNREPORTED WX COND THAT COULD AFFECT FLT SAFETY. |
| A110-37 | CAUTION: MIL ARPT CONDUCTS HI PER JET TRNG IN A HI DENSITY ENVIRONMENT MON-FRI 1200-0200Z++ AND WHEN TWR HR EXTN BY NOTAM, OCNL SAT AND SUN. |
| A110-39 | MISC: EXPECT NO AF SVC WHILE PRK AT THE RGNL ARPT. |
| A110-44 | MISC: CTC BASE TAXI DSN 736-1843 C940-676-1843, OR U-DRIVE DSN 736-6813 C940-676-6813 PRIOR TO ARR. |
| A110-49 | SERVICE-FUEL: A++. |
| A110-51 | AFLD OPS FLT/COMMAND POST AT C940-676-2616. |
| A110-53 | CD PHONE: 940-676-8354 (MON-FRI 1200-0200Z++, SUN 1800-2300Z++: CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT CTC FSS OR FORT WORTH ARTCC 817-858-7584). |
| A110-58 | MISC: FOR INFO ABT THE WICHITA FALLS MUNI ARR PROCS VISIT: WWW.SHEPPARD.AF.MIL/CONTACT/SHARE-THE-AIR. |
| A110-59 | ILS/RADAR: ILS OR LOC/DME - ILS 15C NOT AVBL. |
| A110-60 | CAUTION: RWY 15C/33C AND RWY 15R/33L OVERRUNS HIGH POTENTIAL FOR FOD. |
| A110-61 | SERVICE-LGT: RWY 15C/33C LED LGT IN USE. |
| A110-62 | MISC: WHEN RWY 15C IN USE, TWY K AND L CLSD EXC MIL BASE ASGN ACFT. WHEN RWY 33C IN USE, TWY K AND L CLSD EXC ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 133 FT. |
| A81-APT | WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 33L - CTAF. |
| E147 | TPA: 800 FT AGL LGT ACFT, 800 FT AGL, 1300 FT AGL CONVENTIONAL & JET, RWY 15R/33L 1800 FT AGL OVERHEAD. |
| A14 | FBO 940-855-5460. |
| A49-15R | RAIL OTS UFN. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 15C/33C 15L/33R 15R/33L 18/36 |
| Longest Runway: | 15R/33L is 13100 ft (3993 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: | 15C, 33L |
SPS Airport Runway Details
| Runway 15C/33C | 10003 ft x 150 ft (3049 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | MILITARY as of 07/27/2018 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt/Concrete - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 27/F/B/W/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway 15C |
Runway 33C |
|
Elevation: |
1003.1 | 989.4 |
Latitude: |
34-00-22.5605N | 33-58-50.6500N |
Longitude: |
098-29-49.7174W | 098-29-05.7000W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
158 | 338 |
ILS Type: |
LOC/GS | |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Left | |
Runway Markings Type: |
Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Arresting Device: |
MA-1A | MA-1A |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Approach Light System: |
Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Cat. I Config. | Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Cat. I Config. |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
46 | 48 |
| Runway 15L/33R | 6000 ft x 150 ft (1829 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | MILITARY as of 07/27/2018 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt/Concrete - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 27/R/C/W/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway 15L |
Runway 33R |
|
Elevation: |
1019.1 | 999.7 |
Latitude: |
34-00-40.2300N | 33-59-45.1000N |
Longitude: |
098-29-35.8000W | 098-29-09.4000W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
158 | 338 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
Yes | Yes |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
40 | 40 |
| Runway 15R/33L | 13100 ft x 300 ft (3993 m x 91 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | MILITARY as of 05/02/2024 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 75/R/C/W/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway 15R |
Runway 33L |
|
Elevation: |
998.3 | 1000.2 |
Latitude: |
34-00-13.6000N | 33-58-13.2300N |
Longitude: |
098-29-58.2100W | 098-29-00.5700W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
158 | 338 |
ILS Type: |
ILS/DME | |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Arresting Device: |
MA-1A | MA-1A |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Approach Light System: |
1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
55 | 56 |
| Runway 18/36 | 7021 ft x 150 ft (2140 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | MILITARY as of 07/27/2018 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 33/F/A/W/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway 18 |
Runway 36 |
|
Elevation: |
1001.0 | 1014.4 |
Latitude: |
33-58-56.7200N | 33-57-47.2800N |
Longitude: |
098-29-44.8000W | 098-29-45.5100W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
180 | 000 |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
REIL: |
Yes |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
Major |
Powerplant Repair: |
Major |
Bottled Oxygen: |
High Pressure |
Bulk Oxygen: |
None |
Fuel Available: |
100LL, Jet A |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Hangars and tiedowns available |
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