Airports / Texas / SNK
Winston Field.
Snyder, Texas · 2,430 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
9 ratings
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Operators based
2,430
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 9 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.
58 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dyess Air Force Base (DYS).
Overview
Winston Field, listed as KSNK / SNK, is a general aviation field in Snyder, Texas. The airport sits 2,430 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SNK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Dyess Air Force Base (DYS, 58 nm), Abilene Regional Airport (ABI, 66 nm), and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB, 73 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,599-foot paved runway, SNK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from SNK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Snyder.
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Field capability
ICAO
KSNK
IATA
SNK
FAA / Local
SNK
Elevation
2,430 ft
Coordinates
32.6902° N · 100.9489° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 2,430 ft, SNK sits higher than 84% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,599 ft
- 17/355,599 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/264,200 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,599 ft
SNK's 5,599 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 58nmDYSDyess Air Force BaseAbilene
- 66nmABIAbilene Regional AirportAbilene
- 73nmLBBLubbock Preston Smith International AirportLubbock
- 78nmMAFMidland International Air and Space PortMidland
- 83nmSJTSan Angelo Regional Mathis FieldSan Angelo
- 110nmCDSChildress Municipal AirportChildress
Location
Open the full mapKSNK · Winston Field · Snyder, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SNK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 207 nm | 53m |
| Austin (AUS) | 225 nm | 55m |
| Houston (HOU) | 344 nm | 1h 12m |
| Denver (DEN) | 467 nm | 1h 29m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 486 nm | 1h 32m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 508 nm | 1h 35m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 719 nm | 2h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SNK?
- Winston Field's longest paved runway is 5,599 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SNK?
- Winston Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,599 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SNK?
- The closest alternate is Dyess Air Force Base (DYS), about 58 nm away, followed by Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) at 66 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SNK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 53m (207 nm), Austin about 55m (225 nm), Houston about 1h 12m (344 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.