Wilbarger County Airport (F05), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Wilbarger County Airport, identifier WIB, serves Vernon, Texas, as a public-use, non-towered field with two paved asphalt runways. Business aviation traffic reported through FAA TFMSC data for 2025 places the field in a moderate-activity tier, with the majority of annual operations attributed to business aviation. The airport sits within reach of several regional neighbors, including Frederick Regional and Altus Air Force Base, and lies roughly 86 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. Fuel and full-service support are available during posted attendance hours, with self-serve 100LL accessible as well.
Runways
Wilbarger County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 02/20, is 5,099 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Wilbarger County 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
Wilbarger County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Okc Will Rogers International (KOKC), 109 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Wilbarger County Airport recorded 450 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and December. Business aviation traffic at WIB is concentrated in the winter and late-spring months, with December, February, and May showing the highest monthly operation counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 60 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Wilbarger County Airport averages 27.5 days above 90°F in July, 21.9 freeze days in January and 0.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.2°F, and January the coldest, at 54.7°F.
Weather station is 4.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Wilbarger County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) operate from dusk to dawn.
On Runway 02/20, grass is encroaching 13 feet on each side of the runway.
Extensive seasonal aerial agricultural operations occur at the airport.
100LL fuel is available self-serve. 100LL and Jet A+ are available full-serve, with after-hours service available on request.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Wilbarger County Airport has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Frederick Regional (KFDR), 16.70 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at Wilbarger County Airport (WIB)?
Wilbarger County Airport, identifier WIB, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 02/20 is the longer of the two at 5,099 feet, with a width of 100 feet. Runway 16/34 measures 4,304 feet long and 80 feet wide. Both surfaces are asphalt, giving operators a choice depending on wind and aircraft performance needs.
Is fuel available at WIB?
Wilbarger County Airport offers 100LL and Jet A+ fuel. 100LL is available self-serve, while both 100LL and Jet A+ are offered full-serve during attendance hours. Full-service fuel outside those posted hours is handled as an after-hours call-out. The airport's general attendance schedule runs Monday through Saturday, 0800 to 1700 local.
Does Wilbarger County Airport have on-site customs clearance?
Wilbarger County Airport does not have on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KOKC, located approximately 108.61 nautical miles away. Operators for customs-designated (CD) purposes are directed to contact Fort Worth ARTCC. Flights requiring customs clearance should plan routing and coordination accordingly before arrival.
What are the operating hours at WIB?
WIB, the identifier for Wilbarger County Airport, follows an attendance schedule of Monday through Saturday, 0800 to 1700 local time. The airport is non-towered, so pilots operate under standard uncontrolled field procedures at all times. Runway lighting, specifically MIRL on the runways, operates from dusk to dawn regardless of the attendance schedule, supporting operations outside staffed hours.