Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport (FST)

Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport (FST) is a public-use general aviation facility located two miles northwest of Fort Stockton, Texas. The airport features two primary asphalt runways, with the longest (12/30) measuring 5,007 feet, and serves as a vital transportation link for the trans-Pecos region of West Texas. Positioned between San Antonio and El Paso along the Interstate 10 corridor, it acts as a primary aviation gateway for visitors exploring Big Bend National Park and the Davis Mountains. The passenger terminal provides a modern and well-maintained environment for pilots and travelers. Managed by Pecos County, the facility includes a spacious waiting area, a dedicated pilot's lounge with a snooze room, and multiple conference rooms for business conduct. Amenities such as free high-speed Wi-Fi, a kitchenette with coffee and ice machines, and a water bottle refilling station are available throughout the building. The airport-operated Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) provides professional line services including full-service and 24-hour self-service fueling (100LL and Jet A), as well as aircraft parking and hangar rentals. As a general aviation hub, there are no scheduled commercial airline services at FST. Travelers using the facility typically arrive via private or chartered aircraft and can utilize courtesy transportation provided by the FBO for short trips into Fort Stockton. Rental car services can also be pre-arranged for delivery to the terminal through local providers. The airport's location offers easy access to US Highway 385, the main route leading south to the Big Bend region. For commercial flight connections, the nearest major hubs are Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).