Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport, in joint-use configuration with Sheppard Air Force Base military base, is served by American Eagle commercial flights with connections via Dallas-Fort Worth.
Gateway to Wichita Falls, Texas, a city known for the Wichita Falls Waterfall and as home to Sheppard Air Force Base flight training.
How to get to Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
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Average travel time to SPS
Parking near Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
Parking is located adjacent to the terminal, with daily rates ranging from approximately 10 to 18 USD.
How to get to Wichita Falls from SPS
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Car rental at Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
Car rental companies present are few, consistent with the airport's traffic volume.
Hotels near Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
Airport area
By car 5 minutes from the terminals, no direct bus.
Best for: Anyone with a dawn flight or an evening arrival who doesn't want to stray far from the terminals.
- Just 5 minutes from the terminals and Sheppard Air Force Base
- Hot breakfast included at both hotels
- 10 minutes by car from the historic center
- An area of just hotels along the highway, nothing within walking distance in the evening
Recommended hotels
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wichita Falls Northwest On the Central Freeway a few minutes from the terminals and Sheppard Air Force Base, with pool and gym. View availability
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Wichita Falls North Opened in 2025, 5 minutes from the airport and Sheppard Air Force Base, with an indoor pool. View availability
Downtown and MPEC
By car 10-15 minutes from the airport, no direct bus.
Best for: Anyone attending an event at the MPEC convention center or wanting the historic center within walking distance.
- Connected to the MPEC convention center and the Kay Yeager Coliseum
- In the heart of the historic center, near the 'World's Littlest Skyscraper'
- No direct public transport link to the airport
- The only large hotel in the area, limited choice on event weekends
Recommended hotels
Midwestern State University and Sikes Senter Mall
By car 10-15 minutes from the airport and the historic center.
Best for: Anyone with an appointment at Midwestern State University or looking to shop at Sikes Senter Mall.
- A few steps from Sikes Senter Mall and its restaurants
- 5 minutes from the Midwestern State University campus
- A car is needed for both the airport and the historic center
- A commercial area, less characterful than downtown
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
The small terminal, in joint-use arrangement with Sheppard Air Force Base, handles American Eagle flights with connections via Dallas–Fort Worth.
It's advisable to arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance for your flights.
Map of Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Wichita Falls Airport shared with a military base?
Yes, it operates jointly with Sheppard Air Force Base, with the city of Wichita Falls managing the civilian facilities under a lease agreement.
Q. Which airline flies from Wichita Falls?
American Eagle, with connections via Dallas-Fort Worth.
Q. Is there a public bus to Wichita Falls Airport?
No, there's no direct and frequent connection: taxi and ride-hailing are the recommended options.
Q. What does Sheppard Air Force Base operate?
A major flight training center for the US Air Force.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights