Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport: where to…

Wichita Falls Regional Airport shares its runways with Sheppard Air Force Base, north of the city: the Fairfield Inn and Hampton Inn North, 5 minutes from the terminals, remain the most practical choice for a dawn flight or a late evening arrival. Downtown, with the MPEC convention center and the curious 'World's Littlest Skyscraper', offers the city's only large hotel linked to events and trade shows. Anyone with an appointment at Midwestern State University or looking to shop at Sikes Senter Mall finds a third, more affordable hotel area, about ten minutes from both downtown and the 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.

Pros

Just 5 minutes from the terminals and Sheppard Air Force Base
Hot breakfast included at both hotels

Cons

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 in this area

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.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wichita Falls North: Opened in 2025, 5 minutes from the airport and Sheppard Air Force Base, with an indoor pool.

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Downtown and MPEC

City centre · 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.

Pros

Connected to the MPEC convention center and the Kay Yeager Coliseum
In the heart of the historic center, near the 'World's Littlest Skyscraper'

Cons

No direct public transport link to the airport
The only large hotel in the area, limited choice on event weekends

Recommended hotels in this area

Delta Hotels by Marriott Wichita Falls Convention Center: The only downtown hotel connected to the MPEC, with an in-house steakhouse and indoor pool.

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Midwestern State University and Sikes Senter Mall

Neighbourhood · 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.

Pros

A few steps from Sikes Senter Mall and its restaurants
5 minutes from the Midwestern State University campus

Cons

A car is needed for both the airport and the historic center
A commercial area, less characterful than downtown

Recommended hotels in this area

Best Western Plus University Inn & Suites: 5 minutes from the Midwestern State University campus, with buffet breakfast included.
Hampton Inn Wichita Falls-Sikes Senter Mall: A few steps from the Sikes Senter shopping center, with breakfast included.

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