Big Spring / Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (KBPG), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KBPG, Big Spring / McMahon-Wrinkle Airport, sits in West Texas roughly 40 nautical miles from Midland, serving general aviation and business traffic without a control tower. The field offers a primary runway of 8,803 feet, giving it capacity well beyond its current traffic volume, and both 100LL and Jet-A are available on a full and self-serve basis. Customs is not available onsite, with the nearest customs-designated airport at KMAF, about 38 nautical miles away.
Runways
Big Spring / Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 8,803 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Big Spring / Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Big Spring / Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Midland International Air and Space Port (KMAF), 38 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Big Spring / Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport recorded 632 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KBPG concentrates most heavily in October and January, according to FAA TFMSC data, with both months well above the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 91 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Big Spring / Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
MIRL for runways 06/24 and 17/35 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the SSALS on Runway 17, use CTAF.
Prairie dogs are present on runways and taxiways.
Sandhill cranes cross the airfield during the spring and fall.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
100LL and Jet-A are available, both full-service and self-serve.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Big Spring / Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Edwards Lucian Wells Ranch, 8.62 NM south.
Part of the Midland and Odessa area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBPG
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KBPG?
No, Big Spring / McMahon-Wrinkle Airport does not have customs service on-site. The nearest customs-designated airport is KMAF, located approximately 38 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance need to route through KMAF or another designated facility before or after their stop at KBPG. There is no CANPASS or other on-field customs program listed for this airport. Flight planning for international arrivals should account for this gap in on-site clearance capability.
What runway length is available at KBPG for business jet operations?
KBPG's primary runway, 17/35, is 8,803 feet long and 100 feet wide with a concrete surface. This length accommodates most business jet types operating into Big Spring / McMahon-Wrinkle Airport without performance restrictions tied to runway distance. A secondary runway, 06/24, measures 4,601 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface, offering a crosswind option. Given the airport's low annual operations count, runway availability is rarely a constraining factor for arriving traffic.
What fuel types are available at KBPG?
Big Spring / McMahon-Wrinkle Airport stocks both 100LL and Jet-A fuel. Both grades are offered on a full-service and self-serve basis, according to airport remarks. The attendance schedule for services runs Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local time. Outside those hours, fuel availability depends on self-serve capability at the pumps. Crews planning arrivals outside the posted attendance window should confirm self-serve fuel access ahead of time.
Are there any wildlife hazards reported at KBPG?
Yes, Big Spring / McMahon-Wrinkle Airport reports two recurring wildlife concerns in its remarks. Sandhill cranes cross the airfield during spring and fall migration periods. Separately, prairie dogs are noted as present on runways and taxiways, an ongoing surface hazard rather than a seasonal one. Crews operating at KBPG, particularly during spring and fall months, should factor in the possibility of bird activity near the runway environment in addition to the year-round ground animal presence.
How does lighting activation work for Runway 17 at KBPG?
Runway lighting at KBPG, including MIRL for both runways 06/24 and 17/35, is preset to low intensity. Pilots can increase intensity and activate the SSALS approach lighting system for Runway 17 through CTAF. Since KBPG is untowered, this pilot-controlled lighting is the standard method for adjusting runway and approach lighting after hours or as conditions require. Coordination is handled directly via the common traffic advisory frequency rather than through a tower.