MINERAL WELLS AIRPORT

Located in the southeastern part of Mineral Wells, Texas, the airport was built by the U. S. Army and opened in 1943 to support the nearby infantry training facility, Camp Wolters. Camp Wolters grew to become an important infantry replacement training center, housing more than 24,000 soldiers at its peak. The camp was closed after the war ended... Mineral Wells Regional Airport is a public use airport located about 3 miles from the central business district of Mineral Wells, Texas, and 45 miles west of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It is easily accessible from Texas State Highway180, US Highway 281, and Interstate 20.

Primary location: Mineral Wells United States