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Fort Worth Spinks Airport

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Also known as: KFWS, FWS

Fort Worth Spinks Airport is a city-owned, public-use general aviation airport located south of Fort Worth in Tarrant County. Named after aerobatic competitor Maurice Hunter "Pappy" Spinks, it opened in 1989 and serves as a reliever facility for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The airport supports flight schools, maintenance operations, and general aviation tenants across 822 acres.
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April 2026

General Consent
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Appropriates $74,143 from the Municipal Airport Fund's available net position for transfer to capital, with a corresponding appropriation in the Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund, to fund the Spinks Equipment - Vehicles programmable project at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.

…the Purpose of Funding the Spinks Equipment - Vehicles Programmable Project for Fort Worth Spinks Airport, and Amend Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital I…

March 2026

Award Of Contract Consent
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Authorization to apply for and accept a federal airport infrastructure grant up to $675,000 for runway reconstruction, taxiway rehabilitation, and lighting at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, with a $75,000 city match transfer for a total project value of $750,000.

…n Installation, Taxiway Rehabilitation, and Installation of Taxiway Lighting at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, Authorize a Transfer of Up to $75,000.00 for the City's Match Requirement, for…

January 2026

Press Release
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Overview of the January 13 City Council agenda, highlighting items including FEMA and TxDOT grants for public safety, stormwater drainage funding, Spinks Airport land acquisition, board appointments, and nomination of the historic Fort Worth Power & Light plant as a Highly Significant Endangered Landmark.

What’s on the Jan. 13 council agenda? Find out here